Beta Muscae (HIP 62322), a blue-white main-sequence star in Stars

Beta Muscae (HIP 62322) is a blue-white main-sequence star (B2 V) in Stars, 341 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.04.

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Beta Muscae (HIP 62322)

Beta Muscae is a blue-white main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 341 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.04. Galactic velocity: 47.1 km/s. Galactic orbit: 13,248 24,364 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 12h 46m, Dec -68° 6.5'

Spectral type: B2 V

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