Rho Scorpii (HIP 78104), a blue-white subgiant star in Stars

Rho Scorpii (HIP 78104) is a blue-white subgiant star (B2 IV/V) in Stars, 472 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.87.

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Rho Scorpii (HIP 78104)

Rho Scorpii is a blue-white subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 472 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.87. Galactic velocity: 20.4 km/s. Galactic orbit: 20,189 24,393 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 15h 56m, Dec -29° 12.8'

Spectral type: B2 IV/V

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