Menkhib (HIP 18614), a blue supergiant star in Stars

Menkhib (HIP 18614) is a blue supergiant star (O7I) in Stars, 1,191 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.98.

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Menkhib (HIP 18614)

Menkhib is a blue supergiant star in the constellation Stars. At 1,191 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.98. Galactic velocity: 65.6 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,728 76,174 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 3h 58m, Dec +35° 47.5'

Spectral type: O7I

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