53 Persei (HIP 20354), a blue-white subgiant star in Stars

53 Persei (HIP 20354) is a blue-white subgiant star (B4IV) in Stars, 506 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.80.

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53 Persei (HIP 20354)

53 Persei is a blue-white subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 506 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.80. Galactic velocity: 30.8 km/s. Galactic orbit: 21,438 24,739 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 4h 21m, Dec +46° 29.9'

Spectral type: B4IV

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