Kappa Leporis (HIP 24327), a blue-white bright giant star in Stars

Kappa Leporis (HIP 24327) is a blue-white bright giant star (B7III) in Stars, 714 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.36.

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Kappa Leporis (HIP 24327)

Kappa Leporis is a blue-white bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 714 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.36. Galactic velocity: 24.4 km/s. Galactic orbit: 24,635 32,443 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 5h 13m, Dec -12° 56.5'

Spectral type: B7III

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