Theta Ophiuchi (HIP 84970), a blue-white subgiant star in Stars

Theta Ophiuchi (HIP 84970) is a blue-white subgiant star (B2 IV) in Stars, 436 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.27.

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Theta Ophiuchi (HIP 84970)

Theta Ophiuchi is a blue-white subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 436 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.27. Galactic velocity: 16.0 km/s. Galactic orbit: 21,797 24,690 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 17h 22m, Dec -24° 60'

Spectral type: B2 IV

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