HD 66888 (HIP 39487), a red supergiant star in Stars

HD 66888 (HIP 39487) is a red supergiant star (M1Iab-Ib) in Stars, 2,033 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.25.

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HD 66888 (HIP 39487)

HD 66888 is a red supergiant star in the constellation Stars. At 2,033 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.25. Galactic velocity: 43.3 km/s. Galactic orbit: 21,937 25,062 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 8h 4m, Dec -32° 40.5'

Spectral type: M1Iab-Ib

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