Zeta Indi (HIP 102790), a orange bright giant star in Stars

Zeta Indi (HIP 102790) is a orange bright giant star (K5 III) in Stars, 412 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.90.

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Zeta Indi (HIP 102790)

Zeta Indi is a orange bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 412 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.90. Galactic velocity: 28.4 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,813 45,528 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 20h 49m, Dec -46° 13.6'

Spectral type: K5 III

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