Theta Mensae (HIP 33384), a blue-white bright giant star in Stars

Theta Mensae (HIP 33384) is a blue-white bright giant star (B9.5/A0III/IV) in Stars, 352 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.45.

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Theta Mensae (HIP 33384)

Theta Mensae is a blue-white bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 352 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.45. Galactic velocity: 6.2 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,199 30,287 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 6h 56m, Dec -79° 25.2'

Spectral type: B9.5/A0III/IV

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