Eta Lupi (HIP 78384), a blue-white subgiant star in Stars

Eta Lupi (HIP 78384) is a blue-white subgiant star (B2.5 IV) in Stars, 442 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.42.

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Eta Lupi (HIP 78384)

Eta Lupi is a blue-white subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 442 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.42. Galactic velocity: 19.7 km/s. Galactic orbit: 21,008 24,191 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 16h 0m, Dec -38° 23.8'

Spectral type: B2.5 IV

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