Algenib (HIP 1067), a blue-white subgiant star in Stars

Algenib (HIP 1067) is a blue-white subgiant star (B2IV) in Stars, 390 light years from Earth at magnitude 2.83.

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Algenib (HIP 1067)

Algenib is a blue-white subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 390 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 2.83. Iron abundance: -0.06 (87% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 6.3 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,940 32,179 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 0h 13m, Dec +15° 11'

Spectral type: B2IV

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