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3C 273vsAltair

Altair has a higher Absolute Magnitude (2 vs -7 mag), while 3C 273 has a higher Distance (326,156 vs 17 light-years), while 3C 273 has a higher Luminosity (61,376 vs 11 × Sun).

Brightness

13
Apparent Magnitude
1
-7
Absolute Magnitude
2
61,376
Luminosity
11

Physical Properties

326,156
Distance
17
8,839
Surface Temperature
8,004
0
Color Index (B-V)
0

Position

12
Right Ascension
20
2
Declination
9

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