Alpha Lupi (HIP 71860), a blue-white subgiant star in Stars

Alpha Lupi (HIP 71860) is a blue-white subgiant star (B2IV) in Stars, 464 light years from Earth at magnitude 2.30.

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Alpha Lupi (HIP 71860)

Alpha Lupi is a blue-white subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 464 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 2.30. Galactic velocity: 22.0 km/s. Galactic orbit: 20,714 24,142 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 14h 41m, Dec -47° 23.3'

Spectral type: B2IV

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