Gliese 898 (HIP 116215), a orange main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 898 (HIP 116215) is a orange main-sequence star (K6V) in Stars, 45 light years from Earth at magnitude 8.59.

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Gliese 898 (HIP 116215)

Gliese 898 is a orange main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 45 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 8.59. Galactic velocity: 26.9 km/s. Galactic orbit: 21,145 24,126 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 23h 32m, Dec -16° 50.7'

Spectral type: K6V

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