Nu Pictoris (HIP 30342), a white main-sequence star in Stars

Nu Pictoris (HIP 30342) is a white main-sequence star (A1MA3-A9) in Stars, 157 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.60.

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Nu Pictoris (HIP 30342)

Nu Pictoris is a white main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 157 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.60. Galactic velocity: 11.8 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,591 31,960 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 6h 22m, Dec -56° 22.2'

Spectral type: A1MA3-A9

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