Gamma Herculis (Apr 15, 2004)
Type:
Giant star (Class A9)
Brightness:
3.7 mag
Visual Distance (Separation):
41,6"
Distance:
195 ly
Colour:
white
Luminosity (Sun = 1):
92 x
Mass (Sun = 1):
2.6 x
Temperature:
7,000 degrees approx.
Diameter:
6 solar radii
Notes:
Gamma Herculis has an optical companion as well as a physical partner who is only 0.15 AU away, orbiting the main component within 11.9 days.

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