Delta Pyxidis (HIP 43825), a white subgiant star in Stars

Delta Pyxidis (HIP 43825) is a white subgiant star (A3 IV) in Stars, 226 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.87.

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Delta Pyxidis (HIP 43825)

Delta Pyxidis is a white subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 226 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.87. Galactic velocity: 41.8 km/s. Galactic orbit: 18,780 31,484 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 8h 55m, Dec -27° 40.9'

Spectral type: A3 IV

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