Gliese 798 (HIP 102186), a orange main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 798 (HIP 102186) is a orange main-sequence star (K7V) in Stars, 40 light years from Earth at magnitude 8.83.

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Gliese 798 (HIP 102186)

Gliese 798 is a orange main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 40 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 8.83. Galactic velocity: 75.0 km/s. Galactic orbit: 12,838 25,189 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 20h 42m, Dec -52° 41.8'

Spectral type: K7V

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