Alpha Circini (HIP 71908), a white main-sequence star in Stars

Alpha Circini (HIP 71908) is a white main-sequence star (A7VpSrCrEu Kn) in Stars, 54 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.18.

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Alpha Circini (HIP 71908)

Alpha Circini is a white main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 54 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.18. Galactic velocity: 24.9 km/s. Galactic orbit: 21,790 24,168 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 14h 42m, Dec -64° 58.5'

Spectral type: A7VpSrCrEu Kn

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