Lesath (HIP 85696), a blue-white subgiant star in Stars

Lesath (HIP 85696) is a blue-white subgiant star (B2 IV) in Stars, 576 light years from Earth at magnitude 2.70.

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Lesath (HIP 85696)

Lesath is a blue-white subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 576 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 2.70. Galactic velocity: 26.6 km/s. Galactic orbit: 18,398 24,318 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 17h 30m, Dec -37° 17.7'

Spectral type: B2 IV

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