Zaurak (HIP 18543), a red supergiant star in Stars

Zaurak (HIP 18543) is a red supergiant star (M1IIIb) in Stars, 203 light years from Earth at magnitude 2.97.

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Zaurak (HIP 18543)

Zaurak is a red supergiant star in the constellation Stars. At 203 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 2.97. Galactic velocity: 71.7 km/s. Galactic orbit: 12,965 24,374 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 3h 58m, Dec -13° 30.5'

Spectral type: M1IIIb

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