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Castor BvsSham

Castor B has a higher Absolute Magnitude (2 vs -1 mag), while Sham has a higher Luminosity (260 vs 16 × Sun), while Sham has a higher Distance (425 vs 52 light-years).

Brightness

3
Apparent Magnitude
4
2
Absolute Magnitude
-1
16
Luminosity
260

Physical Properties

52
Distance
425
N/A
Surface Temperature
5,351
N/A
Color Index (B-V)
1

Position

8
Right Ascension
20
32
Declination
18

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