Beta Mensae (HIP 23467), a yellow bright giant star in Stars

Beta Mensae (HIP 23467) is a yellow bright giant star (G8III) in Stars, 791 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.30.

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Beta Mensae (HIP 23467)

Beta Mensae is a yellow bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 791 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.30. Galactic velocity: 17.1 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,943 40,672 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 5h 2m, Dec -71° 18.9'

Spectral type: G8III

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