Zeta Monocerotis (HIP 39863), a yellow supergiant star in Stars

Zeta Monocerotis (HIP 39863) is a yellow supergiant star (G2 Iab/b) in Stars, 1,049 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.36.

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Zeta Monocerotis (HIP 39863)

Zeta Monocerotis is a yellow supergiant star in the constellation Stars. At 1,049 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.36. Galactic velocity: 38.3 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,353 25,760 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 8h 8m, Dec -2° 59'

Spectral type: G2 Iab/b

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