b Persei (HIP 20070), a white bright giant star in Stars

b Persei (HIP 20070) is a white bright giant star (A1III) in Stars, 313 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.60.

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b Persei (HIP 20070)

b Persei is a white bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 313 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.60. Galactic velocity: 40.2 km/s. Galactic orbit: 20,939 26,145 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 4h 18m, Dec +50° 17.7'

Spectral type: A1III

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