Thuban (HIP 68756), a white subgiant star in Stars

Thuban (HIP 68756) is a white subgiant star (A0IV) in Stars, 303 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.67.

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Thuban (HIP 68756)

Thuban is a white subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 303 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.67. Iron abundance: -0.14 (72% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 29.5 km/s. Galactic orbit: 21,644 24,471 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 14h 4m, Dec +64° 22.5'

Spectral type: A0IV

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