Sheratan (HIP 8903), a white main-sequence star in Stars

Sheratan (HIP 8903) is a white main-sequence star (A5. V SB) in Stars, 59 light years from Earth at magnitude 2.64.

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Sheratan (HIP 8903)

Sheratan is a white main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 59 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 2.64. Iron abundance: 0.07 (117% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 13.0 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,258 26,311 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 1h 54m, Dec +20° 48.5'

Spectral type: A5. V SB

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