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Rho Andromedae

27 Andromedae

Bright yellow subgiant in Andromeda

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Proper Name	None
Bayer Designation	Rho Andromedae
Flamsteed Number	27 Andromedae
HR (BSC)	82
HD	1671
Constellation	Andromeda
Right Ascension	0h 21m 7s
Declination	+37° 58' 7"
Distance	163 light years 50 parsecs
Magnitude	Apparent: +5.15 Absolute: +1.65
Spectral Class	F5IV-V bright yellow subgiant
Optimum Visibility	October

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A luminous yellow-white star in the central regions of Andromeda. It appears relatively close to the Andromeda Galaxy, as seen from Earth, though in fact the galaxy is much further away that Rho Andromedae, or any other stars in the constellation. The star lies some 163 light years (or 50 parsecs) from the Solar System.

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