Kaus Australis (HIP 90185), a white bright giant star in Stars

Kaus Australis (HIP 90185) is a white bright giant star (A0III) in Stars, 143 light years from Earth at magnitude 1.79.

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Kaus Australis (HIP 90185)

Kaus Australis is a white bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 143 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 1.79. Galactic velocity: 31.0 km/s. Galactic orbit: 19,021 24,002 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 18h 24m, Dec -34° 23.1'

Spectral type: A0III

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