Gliese 87 (HIP 10279), a red main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 87 (HIP 10279) is a red main-sequence star (M3V:) in Stars, 34 light years from Earth at magnitude 10.04.

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Gliese 87 (HIP 10279)

Gliese 87 is a red main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 34 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 10.04. Galactic velocity: 126.2 km/s. Galactic orbit: 16,862 68,229 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 2h 12m, Dec +3° 34.8'

Spectral type: M3V:

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