Beta Doradus (HIP 26069), a yellow supergiant star in Stars

Beta Doradus (HIP 26069) is a yellow supergiant star (G2Ib) in Stars, 992 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.76.

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Beta Doradus (HIP 26069)

Beta Doradus is a yellow supergiant star in the constellation Stars. At 992 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.76. Galactic velocity: 19.5 km/s. Galactic orbit: 24,083 28,118 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 5h 33m, Dec -62° 29.4'

Spectral type: G2Ib

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