Iota Leporis (HIP 24244), a blue-white main-sequence star in Stars

Iota Leporis (HIP 24244) is a blue-white main-sequence star (B6V) in Stars, 232 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.45.

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Iota Leporis (HIP 24244)

Iota Leporis is a blue-white main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 232 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.45. Galactic velocity: 26.9 km/s. Galactic orbit: 21,171 24,325 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 5h 12m, Dec -11° 52.1'

Spectral type: B6V

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