Zeta Volantis (HIP 37504), a yellow supergiant star in Stars

Zeta Volantis (HIP 37504) is a yellow supergiant star (G9IIIb) in Stars, 141 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.93.

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Zeta Volantis (HIP 37504)

Zeta Volantis is a yellow supergiant star in the constellation Stars. At 141 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.93. Galactic velocity: 48.7 km/s. Galactic orbit: 13,415 24,768 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 7h 41m, Dec -72° 36.4'

Spectral type: G9IIIb

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