Mesarthim (HIP 8832), a white main-sequence star in Stars

Mesarthim (HIP 8832) is a white main-sequence star (A2:VpSiHgMn) in Stars, 204 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.88.

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Mesarthim (HIP 8832)

Mesarthim is a white main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 204 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.88. Galactic velocity: 37.6 km/s. Galactic orbit: 17,335 24,299 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 1h 53m, Dec +19° 17.6'

Spectral type: A2:VpSiHgMn

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