Theta-2 Sagittarii (HIP 98421), a white subgiant star in Stars

Theta-2 Sagittarii (HIP 98421) is a white subgiant star (A4IV) in Stars, 158 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.30.

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Theta-2 Sagittarii (HIP 98421)

Theta-2 Sagittarii is a white subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 158 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.30. Galactic velocity: 34.6 km/s. Galactic orbit: 22,798 26,135 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 19h 59m, Dec -34° 41.9'

Spectral type: A4IV

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