Acamar (HIP 13847), a white bright giant star in Stars

Acamar (HIP 13847) is a white bright giant star (A5 III) in Stars, 161 light years from Earth at magnitude 2.88.

Ashland Astronomy Studio October 3, 2026 Star

Acamar (HIP 13847)

Acamar is a white bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 161 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 2.88. Galactic velocity: 18.3 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,894 38,023 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 2h 58m, Dec -40° 18.3'

Spectral type: A5 III

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