HR 1762 (HIP 24927), a blue-white bright giant star in Stars

HR 1762 (HIP 24927) is a blue-white bright giant star (B9III) in Stars, 414 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.70.

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HR 1762 (HIP 24927)

HR 1762 is a blue-white bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 414 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.70. Galactic velocity: 32.3 km/s. Galactic orbit: 20,189 24,400 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 5h 20m, Dec -21° 14.4'

Spectral type: B9III

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