Ascella (HIP 93506), a white main-sequence star in Stars

Ascella (HIP 93506) is a white main-sequence star (A2.5Va) in Stars, 88 light years from Earth at magnitude 2.60.

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Ascella (HIP 93506)

Ascella is a white main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 88 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 2.60. Galactic velocity: 24.9 km/s. Galactic orbit: 22,593 39,948 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 19h 2m, Dec -29° 52.8'

Spectral type: A2.5Va

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