HD 21699 (HIP 16470), a blue-white main-sequence star in Stars

HD 21699 (HIP 16470) is a blue-white main-sequence star (B8 IIIP MN) in Stars, 607 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.47.

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HD 21699 (HIP 16470)

HD 21699 is a blue-white main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 607 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.47. Galactic velocity: 30.3 km/s. Galactic orbit: 21,233 24,785 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 3h 32m, Dec +48° 1.4'

Spectral type: B8 IIIP MN

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