Zubenelgenubi (HIP 72622), a white bright giant star in Stars

Zubenelgenubi (HIP 72622) is a white bright giant star (A3 III/V) in Stars, 76 light years from Earth at magnitude 2.75.

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Zubenelgenubi (HIP 72622)

Zubenelgenubi is a white bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 76 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 2.75. Iron abundance: 0.10 (126% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 26.0 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,897 27,978 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 14h 50m, Dec -16° 2.5'

Spectral type: A3 III/V

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