29 Persei (HIP 15404), a blue-white subgiant star in Stars

29 Persei (HIP 15404) is a blue-white subgiant star (B4IV) in Stars, 615 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.16.

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29 Persei (HIP 15404)

29 Persei is a blue-white subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 615 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.16. Galactic velocity: 29.9 km/s. Galactic orbit: 21,047 24,680 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 3h 18m, Dec +50° 13.3'

Spectral type: B4IV

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