Gliese 875 (HIP 112774), a red main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 875 (HIP 112774) is a red main-sequence star (M0.5- V) in Stars, 46 light years from Earth at magnitude 9.86.

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Gliese 875 (HIP 112774)

Gliese 875 is a red main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 46 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 9.86. Galactic velocity: 11.6 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,832 36,670 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 22h 50m, Dec -7° 5.4'

Spectral type: M0.5- V

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