Gomeisa (HIP 36188), a blue-white main-sequence star in Stars

Gomeisa (HIP 36188) is a blue-white main-sequence star (B8Ve) in Stars, 162 light years from Earth at magnitude 2.89.

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Gomeisa (HIP 36188)

Gomeisa is a blue-white main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 162 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 2.89. Galactic velocity: 26.7 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,806 25,134 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 7h 27m, Dec +8° 17.4'

Spectral type: B8Ve

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