VVV-WIT-07
| Observation data Epoch J2000 Equinox J2000 | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Right ascension | 17h 26m 29.387s |
| Declination | −35° 40′ 56.20″ |
| Astrometry | |
| Proper motion (μ) | RA: 2.469 mas/yr Dec.: 1.374 mas/yr |
| Parallax (π) | 2.5190±1.1187 mas |
| Distance | approx. 1,300 ly (approx. 400 pc) |
| Other designations | |
| Gaia DR2 5974962995291907584 | |
| Database references | |
| SIMBAD | data |
VVV-WIT-07 is a unique variable star which presents a sequence of recurrent dimmings (Ks~14.35 – 16.164) with a possible deep eclipse in July 2012. The star, located in the Scorpius constellation about 23,000 ly (7,100 pc) away, is not a binary star, which would eliminate such a system from explaining the various observed dimmings.