Rukbat (HIP 95347), a blue-white main-sequence star in Stars

Rukbat (HIP 95347) is a blue-white main-sequence star (B8Vs) in Stars, 182 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.96.

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Rukbat (HIP 95347)

Rukbat is a blue-white main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 182 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.96. Galactic velocity: 33.1 km/s. Galactic orbit: 18,607 24,028 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 19h 23m, Dec -40° 36.9'

Spectral type: B8Vs

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