Variable star in the constellation Auriga
Nu Aurigae ,Latinised from ν Aurigae, is theBayer designation for astar in thenorthern constellation ofAuriga . It is visible to the naked eye with anapparent visual magnitude of 3.96[ 2] light-years (61parsecs ) distant from the Earth.[ 1] evolved giant star with astellar classification of G9.5 III.[ 9] red clump star, which indicates that it is generating energy through thefusion ofhelium at its core.[ 10] outer envelope has expanded to 18 times theradius of the Sun and cooled toK [ 7] G-type star .[ 11] luminosity of the Sun .[ 7]
This is anastrometric binary with a suspectedwhite dwarf companion.[ 3] arcseconds away is anoptical companion .
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