Beta Gruis (HIP 112122), a red bright giant star in Stars

Beta Gruis (HIP 112122) is a red bright giant star (M4.5III) in Stars, 177 light years from Earth at magnitude 2.07.

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Beta Gruis (HIP 112122)

Beta Gruis is a red bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 177 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 2.07. Galactic velocity: 34.7 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,105 27,384 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 22h 42m, Dec -46° 53.1'

Spectral type: M4.5III

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