Beta-2 Scorpii (HIP 78821), a blue-white main-sequence star in Stars

Beta-2 Scorpii (HIP 78821) is a blue-white main-sequence star (B2 V) in Stars, 389 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.90.

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Beta-2 Scorpii (HIP 78821)

Beta-2 Scorpii is a blue-white main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 389 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.90. Galactic velocity: 15.9 km/s. Galactic orbit: 22,772 25,267 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 16h 5m, Dec -19° 48.1'

Spectral type: B2 V

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