Iota Indi (HIP 102950), a orange bright giant star in Stars

Iota Indi (HIP 102950) is a orange bright giant star (K1 II/III) in Stars, 466 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.06.

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Iota Indi (HIP 102950)

Iota Indi is a orange bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 466 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.06. Galactic velocity: 21.7 km/s. Galactic orbit: 21,722 29,837 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 20h 51m, Dec -51° 36.5'

Spectral type: K1 II/III

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