Gliese 868 (HIP 111960), a orange main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 868 (HIP 111960) is a orange main-sequence star (K4.5V k) in Stars, 44 light years from Earth at magnitude 7.83.

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Gliese 868 (HIP 111960)

Gliese 868 is a orange main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 44 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 7.83. Iron abundance: 0.06 (115% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 24.4 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,969 28,014 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 22h 40m, Dec -29° 40.5'

Spectral type: K4.5V k

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