Alpha Doradus (HIP 21281), a blue-white main-sequence star in Stars

Alpha Doradus (HIP 21281) is a blue-white main-sequence star (B7V) in Stars, 169 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.30.

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Alpha Doradus (HIP 21281)

Alpha Doradus is a blue-white main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 169 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.30. Galactic velocity: 29.4 km/s. Galactic orbit: 19,051 24,246 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 4h 33m, Dec -55° 2.7'

Spectral type: B7V

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