Dschubba (HIP 78401), a blue-white subgiant star in Stars

Dschubba (HIP 78401) is a blue-white subgiant star (B0.3 IV) in Stars, 396 light years from Earth at magnitude 2.29.

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Dschubba (HIP 78401)

Dschubba is a blue-white subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 396 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 2.29. Galactic velocity: 22.6 km/s. Galactic orbit: 21,265 24,273 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 16h 0m, Dec -22° 37.3'

Spectral type: B0.3 IV

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