Gamma Scuti

γ Scuti
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Scutum
Right ascension 18h 29m 11.9s
Declination 14° 33 57
Apparent magnitude (V) +4.67
Distance291 ± 24 ly
(89 ± 7 pc)
Spectral typeA1IV/V
Other designations
HR 6930, HD 170296,
SAO 161520, HIP 90595

Gamma Scuti (γ Sct, γ Scuti) is a star in the constellation Scutum.

Gamma Scuti is a white A-type subgiant with an apparent magnitude of +4.67. It is approximately 291 light years from Earth.

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