23 Orionis (HIP 25142), a blue-white subgiant star in Stars

23 Orionis (HIP 25142) is a blue-white subgiant star (B2 IV/V) in Stars, 1,253 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.99.

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23 Orionis (HIP 25142)

23 Orionis is a blue-white subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 1,253 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.99. Galactic velocity: 18.1 km/s. Galactic orbit: 25,264 32,296 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 5h 22m, Dec +3° 32.7'

Spectral type: B2 IV/V

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