Lambda Aquarii (HIP 112961), a red bright giant star in Stars

Lambda Aquarii (HIP 112961) is a red bright giant star (M1/2 III) in Stars, 382 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.73.

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Lambda Aquarii (HIP 112961)

Lambda Aquarii is a red bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 382 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.73. Galactic velocity: 23.1 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,979 37,684 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 22h 52m, Dec -7° 34.8'

Spectral type: M1/2 III

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