Alpha Telescopii (HIP 90422), a blue-white subgiant star in Stars

Alpha Telescopii (HIP 90422) is a blue-white subgiant star (B3 IV) in Stars, 278 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.49.

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Alpha Telescopii (HIP 90422)

Alpha Telescopii is a blue-white subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 278 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.49. Galactic velocity: 24.0 km/s. Galactic orbit: 19,781 24,096 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 18h 26m, Dec -45° 58.1'

Spectral type: B3 IV

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