Theta-1 Sagittarii (HIP 98412), a blue-white subgiant star in Stars

Theta-1 Sagittarii (HIP 98412) is a blue-white subgiant star (B2.5 IV) in Stars, 518 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.37.

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Theta-1 Sagittarii (HIP 98412)

Theta-1 Sagittarii is a blue-white subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 518 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.37. Galactic velocity: 19.9 km/s. Galactic orbit: 20,978 24,286 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 19h 59m, Dec -35° 16.6'

Spectral type: B2.5 IV

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