Psi Persei (HIP 16826), a blue-white subgiant star in Stars

Psi Persei (HIP 16826) is a blue-white subgiant star (B4IV/Ve) in Stars, 602 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.32.

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Psi Persei (HIP 16826)

Psi Persei is a blue-white subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 602 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.32. Galactic velocity: 31.3 km/s. Galactic orbit: 20,460 24,677 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 3h 36m, Dec +48° 11.6'

Spectral type: B4IV/Ve

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