HR 1621 (HIP 23362), a blue-white main-sequence star in Stars

HR 1621 (HIP 23362) is a blue-white main-sequence star (B9V) in Stars, 198 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.91.

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HR 1621 (HIP 23362)

HR 1621 is a blue-white main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 198 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.91. Galactic velocity: 26.8 km/s. Galactic orbit: 21,272 24,266 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 5h 1m, Dec -20° 3.1'

Spectral type: B9V

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