Marfak (HIP 5542), a white main-sequence star in Stars

Marfak (HIP 5542) is a white main-sequence star (A7. V V) in Stars, 134 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.34.

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Marfak (HIP 5542)

Marfak is a white main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 134 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.34. Galactic velocity: 44.2 km/s. Galactic orbit: 19,504 25,763 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 1h 11m, Dec +55° 9'

Spectral type: A7. V V

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