chi Puppis (HIP 38901), a white bright giant star in Stars

chi Puppis (HIP 38901) is a white bright giant star (A5II) in Stars, 1,203 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.76.

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chi Puppis (HIP 38901)

chi Puppis is a white bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 1,203 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.76. Galactic velocity: 35.2 km/s. Galactic orbit: 22,854 24,804 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 7h 57m, Dec -30° 20.1'

Spectral type: A5II

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