Nashira (HIP 106985), a white bright giant star in Stars

Nashira (HIP 106985) is a white bright giant star (A7MF3 (III)P(SR)) in Stars, 157 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.69.

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Nashira (HIP 106985)

Nashira is a white bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 157 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.69. Iron abundance: 0.40 (251% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 53.2 km/s. Galactic orbit: 19,152 27,152 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 21h 40m, Dec -16° 39.7'

Spectral type: A7MF3 (III)P(SR)

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