Lambda Caeli

Lambda Caeli, (λ Cae, λ Caeli), also known as HD 1989 is an optical double star in the constellation Caelum. The components are Lambda A and Lambda B Caeli.

Lambda A, also known as HD 32831, is an K3III orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.55. It is approximately 57 pc from the Sun.

Lambda B, also known as, HD 32846 and V*X Caeli has an apparent magnitude of 6.34, and is 102 pc from the Sun. It is an F1III, a yellowish-white F-type giant. It is a Delta Scuti variable star.

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