Gliese 880 (HIP 113296), a red main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 880 (HIP 113296) is a red main-sequence star (M1.5V) in Stars, 22 light years from Earth at magnitude 8.68.

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Gliese 880 (HIP 113296)

Gliese 880 is a red main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 22 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 8.68. Galactic velocity: 44.3 km/s. Galactic orbit: 19,866 31,034 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 22h 56m, Dec +16° 33.2'

Spectral type: M1.5V

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