Magnitude 8.17 Apparent magnitude (V) 8.17 | ||
Similar Beta Comae Berenices, W Ursae Majoris, Alpha Comae Berenices, Beta Canum Venaticorum, NGC 188 | ||
FK Comae Berenices is a variable star that varies in apparent magnitude between 8.14m and 8.33m over a period of 2.4 days. It is the prototype for the FK Com class of variable stars. The variability of FK Com stars may be caused by large, cool spots on the rotating surfaces of the stars.
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