Alderamin (HIP 105199), a white main-sequence star in Stars

Alderamin (HIP 105199) is a white main-sequence star (A8Vn) in Stars, 49 light years from Earth at magnitude 2.45.

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Alderamin (HIP 105199)

Alderamin is a white main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 49 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 2.45. Galactic velocity: 19.4 km/s. Galactic orbit: 22,955 24,608 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 21h 18m, Dec +62° 35.1'

Spectral type: A8Vn

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