HR 8461 (HIP 109577), a orange bright giant star in Stars

HR 8461 (HIP 109577) is a orange bright giant star (K0III) in Stars, 179 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.93.

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HR 8461 (HIP 109577)

HR 8461 is a orange bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 179 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.93. Galactic velocity: 16.7 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,741 41,735 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 22h 11m, Dec +16° 2.4'

Spectral type: K0III

Known exoplanets: 1

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