Iota Mensae (HIP 26264), a blue-white bright giant star in Stars

Iota Mensae (HIP 26264) is a blue-white bright giant star (B8III) in Stars, 845 light years from Earth at magnitude 6.04.

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Iota Mensae (HIP 26264)

Iota Mensae is a blue-white bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 845 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 6.04. Galactic velocity: 29.5 km/s. Galactic orbit: 19,984 23,901 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 5h 35m, Dec -78° 49.3'

Spectral type: B8III

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