HR 7780 (HIP 100276), a orange bright giant star in Stars

HR 7780 (HIP 100276) is a orange bright giant star (K5III) in Stars, 542 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.82.

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HR 7780 (HIP 100276)

HR 7780 is a orange bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 542 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.82. Galactic velocity: 43.9 km/s. Galactic orbit: 15,055 23,875 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 20h 20m, Dec +17° 47.6'

Spectral type: K5III

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