Xi Serpentis (HIP 86263), a white main-sequence star in Stars

Xi Serpentis (HIP 86263) is a white main-sequence star (A9IIIp(Sr)) in Stars, 105 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.54.

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Xi Serpentis (HIP 86263)

Xi Serpentis is a white main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 105 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.54. Iron abundance: -0.04 (91% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 44.2 km/s. Galactic orbit: 20,388 26,353 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 17h 37m, Dec -15° 23.9'

Spectral type: A9IIIp(Sr)

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