HR 6173 (HIP 80480), a white main-sequence star in Stars

HR 6173 (HIP 80480) is a white main-sequence star (A9V) in Stars, 140 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.55.

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HR 6173 (HIP 80480)

HR 6173 is a white main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 140 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.55. Galactic velocity: 33.5 km/s. Galactic orbit: 19,860 24,423 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 16h 25m, Dec +78° 57.8'

Spectral type: A9V

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