Alshain (HIP 98036), a yellow subgiant star in Stars

Alshain (HIP 98036) is a yellow subgiant star (G9.5IV) in Stars, 45 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.71.

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Alshain (HIP 98036)

Alshain is a yellow subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 45 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.71. Iron abundance: -0.14 (72% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 51.0 km/s. Galactic orbit: 13,001 24,113 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 19h 55m, Dec +6° 24.5'

Spectral type: G9.5IV

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