Beta Pyxidis (HIP 42515), a yellow bright giant star in Stars

Beta Pyxidis (HIP 42515) is a yellow bright giant star (G5 II/III) in Stars, 416 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.97.

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Beta Pyxidis (HIP 42515)

Beta Pyxidis is a yellow bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 416 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.97. Galactic velocity: 19.5 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,115 43,131 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 8h 40m, Dec -35° 18.5'

Spectral type: G5 II/III

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