Sham (HIP 96757), a yellow bright giant star in Stars

Sham (HIP 96757) is a yellow bright giant star (G1II-) in Stars, 425 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.39.

Ashland Astronomy Studio October 3, 2026 Star

Sham (HIP 96757)

Sham is a yellow bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 425 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.39. Iron abundance: -0.10 (79% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 15.4 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,340 30,763 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 19h 40m, Dec +18° 0.8'

Spectral type: G1II-

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