Gienah (HIP 102488), a orange bright giant star in Stars

Gienah (HIP 102488) is a orange bright giant star (K0III-IV) in Stars, 73 light years from Earth at magnitude 2.48.

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Gienah (HIP 102488)

Gienah is a orange bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 73 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 2.48. Iron abundance: -0.10 (79% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 52.5 km/s. Galactic orbit: 22,175 36,543 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 20h 46m, Dec +33° 58.2'

Spectral type: K0III-IV

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