Gliese 1279 (HIP 114361), a orange main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 1279 (HIP 114361) is a orange main-sequence star (K6V) in Stars, 49 light years from Earth at magnitude 8.29.

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Gliese 1279 (HIP 114361)

Gliese 1279 is a orange main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 49 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 8.29. Iron abundance: -0.08 (83% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 27.5 km/s. Galactic orbit: 21,820 32,619 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 23h 9m, Dec -67° 43.9'

Spectral type: K6V

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