Gliese 838.6 (HIP 108159), a red dwarf star in Stars

Gliese 838.6 (HIP 108159) is a red dwarf star (M1) in Stars, 48 light years from Earth at magnitude 11.99.

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Gliese 838.6 (HIP 108159)

Gliese 838.6 is a red dwarf star in the constellation Stars. At 48 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 11.99. Galactic velocity: 52.3 km/s. Galactic orbit: 16,797 29,768 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 21h 54m, Dec -46° 59.5'

Spectral type: M1

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