Gliese 876 A (HIP 113020), a red dwarf star in Stars

Gliese 876 A (HIP 113020) is a red dwarf star (M4) in Stars, 15 light years from Earth at magnitude 10.16.

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Gliese 876 A (HIP 113020)

Gliese 876 A is a red dwarf star in the constellation Stars. At 15 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 10.16. Galactic velocity: 26.1 km/s. Galactic orbit: 21,908 24,142 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 22h 53m, Dec -14° 15.7'

Spectral type: M4

Known exoplanets: 4

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