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The evolutionary status of W Ursae Majoris-type systems
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| Constellation: | Ara |
| Right ascension: | 17h58m19.10s |
| Declination: | -50°09'39.6" |
| Apparent magnitude: | 9.32 |
| Proper motion RA: | -13.5 |
| Proper motion Dec: | 4.9 |
| B-T magnitude: | 11.422 |
| V-T magnitude: | 9.494 |
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