Sirius (HIP 32349), a white main-sequence star in Stars

Sirius (HIP 32349) is a white main-sequence star (A0mA1Va) in Stars, 9 light years from Earth at magnitude -1.44.

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Sirius (HIP 32349)

Sirius is a white main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 9 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of -1.44. Iron abundance: 0.36 (229% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 17.6 km/s. Galactic orbit: 22,932 33,327 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 6h 45m, Dec -16° 42.8'

Spectral type: A0mA1Va

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