Atlas (HIP 17847), a blue-white bright giant star in Stars

Atlas (HIP 17847) is a blue-white bright giant star (B7III) in Stars, 399 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.62.

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Atlas (HIP 17847)

Atlas is a blue-white bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 399 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.62. Galactic velocity: 28.3 km/s. Galactic orbit: 20,033 24,922 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 3h 49m, Dec +24° 3.2'

Spectral type: B7III

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