UZ Pyxidis

In the constellation Pyxis, far away, There's a star called UZ Pyxidis, they say. It's a semiregular variable, shining bright, 3,600 light-years from Earth's sight. Between α and γ Pyxidis, it does reside, With a companion star, close by its side. Though not listed in double star books, Together they create a lovely look. UZ Pyxidis is a carbon star, oh so rare, With carbon compounds that make it flare. Its atmosphere is filled with carbon's might, Making it glow a striking red light. In 1893, its spectrum was found unique, With isotopic bands that make us speak. C55 is its spectral type, you see, Like a giant star, but with carbon's glee. UZ Pyxidis is a variable star, it's true, With a period of 159.6 days, it'll woo. Brightening and dimming, it puts on a show, From magnitude 6.99 to 7.63, it'll glow. Random page: LC-60YA-class icebreaker