Zeta Mensae (HIP 31897), a white main-sequence star in Stars

Zeta Mensae (HIP 31897) is a white main-sequence star (A6V+n) in Stars, 414 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.61.

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Zeta Mensae (HIP 31897)

Zeta Mensae is a white main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 414 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.61. Galactic velocity: 32.6 km/s. Galactic orbit: 22,071 24,716 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 6h 40m, Dec -80° 48.8'

Spectral type: A6V+n

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