Beta Aurigae system

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Beta Aurigae (β Aur, β Aurigae) is a binary star system in the stream of the Ursa Major Moving Group.

The two brightest components are metallic-lined subgiant stars belonging to the A-type stellar classification; they have roughly the same mass and radius. A-type entities are hot stars that release a blue-white hued light.

Overview

Primary: Menkalinan (Beta Aurigae A)

Secondary: Beta Aurigae B