First star in the database?

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American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
Fri, 11/21/2014 - 03:07

What star has the distinction of being the first star in the observation database?

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Royal Astronomical Society of New Zealand, Variable Star Section (RASNZ-VSS)
First star in database

Eta Car 31 Dec 1595 mag 3.5 from what I can find.

Up to 1700, there were only 3 stars - this one, Omi Cet and Khi Cyg

Stephen [HSP]