Rigel (HIP 24436), a blue-white supergiant star in Stars

Rigel (HIP 24436) is a blue-white supergiant star (B8Ia) in Stars, 855 light years from Earth at magnitude 0.18.

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Rigel (HIP 24436)

Rigel is a blue-white supergiant star in the constellation Stars. At 855 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 0.18. Galactic velocity: 17.9 km/s. Galactic orbit: 24,794 29,745 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 5h 14m, Dec -8° 12.1'

Spectral type: B8Ia

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