Lambda Persei (HIP 19167), a blue-white subgiant star in Stars

Lambda Persei (HIP 19167) is a blue-white subgiant star (B9IV(e)) in Stars, 422 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.25.

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Lambda Persei (HIP 19167)

Lambda Persei is a blue-white subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 422 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.25. Iron abundance: 0.01 (102% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 32.2 km/s. Galactic orbit: 24,485 31,246 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 4h 6m, Dec +50° 21.1'

Spectral type: B9IV(e)

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