Maia (HIP 17573), a blue-white bright giant star in Stars

Maia (HIP 17573) is a blue-white bright giant star (B6.5III) in Stars, 399 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.87.

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Maia (HIP 17573)

Maia is a blue-white bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 399 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.87. Galactic velocity: 29.3 km/s. Galactic orbit: 20,750 24,556 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 3h 45m, Dec +24° 22.1'

Spectral type: B6.5III

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