Eta Ophiuchi (HIP 84012), a white subgiant star in Stars

Eta Ophiuchi (HIP 84012) is a white subgiant star (A2IV-V) in Stars, 88 light years from Earth at magnitude 2.43.

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Eta Ophiuchi (HIP 84012)

Eta Ophiuchi is a white subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 88 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 2.43. Galactic velocity: 13.9 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,969 42,733 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 17h 10m, Dec -15° 43.5'

Spectral type: A2IV-V

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