Theta Herculis (HIP 87808), a orange supergiant star in Stars

Theta Herculis (HIP 87808) is a orange supergiant star (K1IIa CN2) in Stars, 752 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.86.

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Theta Herculis (HIP 87808)

Theta Herculis is a orange supergiant star in the constellation Stars. At 752 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.86. Iron abundance: -0.12 (76% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 29.3 km/s. Galactic orbit: 21,177 24,230 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 17h 56m, Dec +37° 15'

Spectral type: K1IIa CN2

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