Alioth (HIP 62956), a white subgiant star in Stars

Alioth (HIP 62956) is a white subgiant star (A1IV) in Stars, 83 light years from Earth at magnitude 1.76.

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Alioth (HIP 62956)

Alioth is a white subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 83 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 1.76. Iron abundance: 0.00 (100% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 18.5 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,033 35,805 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 12h 54m, Dec +55° 57.6'

Spectral type: A1IV

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