Sheliak (HIP 92420), a white main-sequence star in Stars

Sheliak (HIP 92420) is a white main-sequence star (A8. :V COMP,SB) in Stars, 959 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.52.

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Sheliak (HIP 92420)

Sheliak is a white main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 959 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.52. Iron abundance: 0.49 (309% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 6.3 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,490 31,657 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 18h 50m, Dec +33° 21.8'

Spectral type: A8. :V COMP,SB

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