Eta Volantis
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Eta Volantis is a triple star system in the constellation
Volans
. It is approximately 356 light years
from Earth
.
The primary component, η Volantis A, is a white A-type
subgiant with an apparent magnitude
of +5.28. It has two 12th magnitude companions, η Volantis B and C, 30.8 and 42.4 arcseconds away.
Constellation
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Volans
Volans
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. It is approximately 356 light years
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from Earth
Earth
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.
The primary component, η Volantis A, is a white A-type
Stellar classification
In astronomy, stellar classification is a classification of stars based on their spectral characteristics. The spectral class of a star is a designated class of a star describing the ionization of its chromosphere, what atomic excitations are most prominent in the light, giving an objective measure...
subgiant with an apparent magnitude
Apparent magnitude
The apparent magnitude of a celestial body is a measure of its brightness as seen by an observer on Earth, adjusted to the value it would have in the absence of the atmosphere...
of +5.28. It has two 12th magnitude companions, η Volantis B and C, 30.8 and 42.4 arcseconds away.