Rho Herculis (HIP 85112), a white main-sequence star in Stars

Rho Herculis (HIP 85112) is a white main-sequence star (A0IIIpHgMn) in Stars, 393 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.15.

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Rho Herculis (HIP 85112)

Rho Herculis is a white main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 393 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.15. Galactic velocity: 31.1 km/s. Galactic orbit: 19,214 24,002 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 17h 23m, Dec +37° 8.8'

Spectral type: A0IIIpHgMn

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