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3C 273vsCygnus X-1

3C 273 has a higher Luminosity (61,376 vs 90 × Sun), while Cygnus X-1 has a higher Absolute Magnitude (0 vs -7 mag), while 3C 273 has a higher Distance (326,156 vs 1,941 light-years).

Brightness

13
Apparent Magnitude
9
-7
Absolute Magnitude
0
61,376
Luminosity
90

Physical Properties

326,156
Distance
1,941
8,839
Surface Temperature
5,501
0
Color Index (B-V)
1

Position

12
Right Ascension
20
2
Declination
35

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