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davidjayjackson
Affiliation
American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
Fri, 11/21/2014 - 03:07
What star has the distinction of being the first star in the observation database?
pukemaru
Affiliation
Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand, Variable Star Section (RASNZ-VSS)
Eta Car 31 Dec 1595 mag 3.5 from what I can find.
Up to 1700, there were only 3 stars - this one, Omi Cet and Khi Cyg
Stephen [HSP]
Interesting
Stephen,
Interesting information.
Thanks
David (JDAC)