Delta Andromedae

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Delta Andromedae (δ And / δ Andromedae) is a triple star system in the constellation Andromeda. It is approximately 101 light years from Earth.

The primary component, δ Andromedae A, is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +3.27. It is a long period spectroscopic binary with an orbital period of approximately 15 000 days (41 years). It has a companion, the 13th magnitude δ Andromedae B, which is 28.7 arcseconds distant.

 

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