Gliese 4247 (HIP 108706), a red main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 4247 (HIP 108706) is a red main-sequence star (M4.5V kee) in Stars, 29 light years from Earth at magnitude 11.99.

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Gliese 4247 (HIP 108706)

Gliese 4247 is a red main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 29 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 11.99. Galactic velocity: 16.3 km/s. Galactic orbit: 24,132 28,868 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 22h 1m, Dec +28° 18.4'

Spectral type: M4.5V kee

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