Eta Cephei (HIP 102422), a orange subgiant star in Stars

Eta Cephei (HIP 102422) is a orange subgiant star (K0IV) in Stars, 47 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.41.

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Eta Cephei (HIP 102422)

Eta Cephei is a orange subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 47 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.41. Iron abundance: -0.11 (78% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 103.7 km/s. Galactic orbit: 5,571 24,334 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 20h 45m, Dec +61° 50.2'

Spectral type: K0IV

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