Alkurhah (HIP 108917), a white main-sequence star in Stars

Alkurhah (HIP 108917) is a white main-sequence star (Am) in Stars, 102 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.26.

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Alkurhah (HIP 108917)

Alkurhah is a white main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 102 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.26. Galactic velocity: 35.9 km/s. Galactic orbit: 21,503 25,427 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 22h 3m, Dec +64° 37.7'

Spectral type: Am

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