Delta Circini

Summary

Delta Circini is a multiple star^[1]. It draws 11 Wikipedia views per month (multiple_star category, ranking #37 of 119).^[2]

Key Facts

• Delta Circini's instance of is recorded as multiple star^[3].
• Delta Circini's instance of is recorded as spectroscopic binary^[4].
• Delta Circini's instance of is recorded as rotating ellipsoidal variable^[5].
• Delta Circini's instance of is recorded as eclipsing binary star^[6].
• Delta Circini's instance of is recorded as double star^[7].
• Delta Circini's instance of is recorded as near-infrared source^[8].
• Delta Circini's instance of is recorded as pulsating variable star^[9].
• Delta Circini's constellation is recorded as Circinus^[10].
• Delta Circini's spectral class is recorded as OB^[11].
• Delta Circini's catalog code is recorded as HR 5664^[12].
• Delta Circini's catalog code is recorded as 2MASS J15165689-6057261^[13].
• Delta Circini's catalog code is recorded as GSC 09021-02243^[14].
• Delta Circini's catalog code is recorded as HD 135240^[15].
• Delta Circini's catalog code is recorded as SAO 253084^[16].
• Delta Circini's catalog code is recorded as HIP 74778^[17].
• Delta Circini's catalog code is recorded as δ Cir^[18].
• Delta Circini's catalog code is recorded as 1RXS J151658.5-605730^[19].
• Delta Circini's catalog code is recorded as ASCC 2351294^[20].
• Delta Circini's catalog code is recorded as CCDM J15169-6057A^[21].
• Delta Circini's catalog code is recorded as CPC 20.1 4561^[22].
• Delta Circini's catalog code is recorded as CSV 7175^[23].
• Delta Circini's catalog code is recorded as GC 20507^[24].
• Delta Circini's catalog code is recorded as GCRV 8822^[25].
• Delta Circini's catalog code is recorded as HIC 74778^[26].
• Delta Circini's catalog code is recorded as IDS 15089-6035 A^[27].

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Designation and Status

Recorded instance of include multiple star^[3], spectroscopic binary^[4], rotating ellipsoidal variable^[5], eclipsing binary star^[6], double star^[7], and near-infrared source^[8].

History and Context

Catalog codes include HR 5664^[12], 2MASS J15165689-6057261^[13], GSC 09021-02243^[14], HD 135240^[15], SAO 253084^[16], and HIP 74778^[17].

Why It Matters

Delta Circini draws 11 Wikipedia views per month (multiple_star category, ranking #37 of 119).^[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[28] It is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[29]