Rasalhague (HIP 86032), a white main-sequence star in Stars

Rasalhague (HIP 86032) is a white main-sequence star (A5IVnn) in Stars, 47 light years from Earth at magnitude 2.08.

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Rasalhague (HIP 86032)

Rasalhague is a white main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 47 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 2.08. Iron abundance: -0.16 (69% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 20.5 km/s. Galactic orbit: 22,635 35,659 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 17h 34m, Dec +12° 33.6'

Spectral type: A5IVnn

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