Marfic (HIP 80883), a blue-white bright giant star in Stars

Marfic (HIP 80883) is a blue-white bright giant star (B9/A0 III) in Stars, 173 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.82.

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Marfic (HIP 80883)

Marfic is a blue-white bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 173 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.82. Galactic velocity: 27.8 km/s. Galactic orbit: 19,902 24,308 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 16h 30m, Dec +1° 59'

Spectral type: B9/A0 III

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