Gamma Herculis (HIP 80170), a white bright giant star in Stars

Gamma Herculis (HIP 80170) is a white bright giant star (A9III) in Stars, 193 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.74.

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Gamma Herculis (HIP 80170)

Gamma Herculis is a white bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 193 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.74. Iron abundance: 0.07 (117% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 39.7 km/s. Galactic orbit: 21,406 26,298 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 16h 21m, Dec +19° 9.2'

Spectral type: A9III

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