Zeta Canis Minoris (HIP 38373), a blue-white bright giant star in Stars

Zeta Canis Minoris (HIP 38373) is a blue-white bright giant star (B8 II) in Stars, 620 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.12.

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Zeta Canis Minoris (HIP 38373)

Zeta Canis Minoris is a blue-white bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 620 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.12. Galactic velocity: 35.0 km/s. Galactic orbit: 22,893 25,880 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 7h 51m, Dec +1° 46'

Spectral type: B8 II

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