Phad (HIP 58001), a white subgiant star in Stars

Phad (HIP 58001) is a white subgiant star (A1IV(n)) in Stars, 83 light years from Earth at magnitude 2.41.

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Phad (HIP 58001)

Phad is a white subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 83 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 2.41. Iron abundance: -0.44 (36% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 17.3 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,108 36,810 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 11h 53m, Dec +53° 41.7'

Spectral type: A1IV(n)

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