HR 5920 (HIP 78279), a blue-white bright giant star in Stars

HR 5920 (HIP 78279) is a blue-white bright giant star (B7III) in Stars, 871 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.74.

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HR 5920 (HIP 78279)

HR 5920 is a blue-white bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 871 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.74. Galactic velocity: 15.4 km/s. Galactic orbit: 22,218 24,400 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 15h 58m, Dec -65° 2.3'

Spectral type: B7III

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