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A Timing Model for the RR Lyrae Variable Star TU Ursae Majoris, a Probable Member of a Binary System
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| Constellation: | Ursa Major |
| Right ascension: | 11h27m42.49s |
| Declination: | +29°49'25.6" |
| Apparent magnitude: | 9.188 |
| Proper motion RA: | -45 |
| Proper motion Dec: | -27 |
| B-T magnitude: | 9.557 |
| V-T magnitude: | 9.219 |
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