Kitalpha (HIP 104987), a yellow subgiant star in Stars

Kitalpha (HIP 104987) is a yellow subgiant star (G6IV + B9.5V) in Stars, 190 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.92.

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Kitalpha (HIP 104987)

Kitalpha is a yellow subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 190 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.92. Iron abundance: 0.18 (151% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 32.2 km/s. Galactic orbit: 18,558 24,155 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 21h 15m, Dec +5° 14.9'

Spectral type: G6IV + B9.5V

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