Electra (HIP 17499), a blue-white bright giant star in Stars

Electra (HIP 17499) is a blue-white bright giant star (B6III) in Stars, 405 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.72.

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Electra (HIP 17499)

Electra is a blue-white bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 405 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.72. Galactic velocity: 30.5 km/s. Galactic orbit: 20,313 24,582 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 3h 44m, Dec +24° 6.8'

Spectral type: B6III

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