HR 2205 (HIP 29417), a blue-white bright giant star in Stars

HR 2205 (HIP 29417) is a blue-white bright giant star (B2 II) in Stars, 1,181 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.06.

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HR 2205 (HIP 29417)

HR 2205 is a blue-white bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 1,181 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.06. Galactic velocity: 28.8 km/s. Galactic orbit: 25,059 26,823 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 6h 11m, Dec -6° 33'

Spectral type: B2 II

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