Gliese 338 B (HIP 120005), a orange main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 338 B (HIP 120005) is a orange main-sequence star (K7.0V) in Stars, 20 light years from Earth at magnitude 7.70.

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Gliese 338 B (HIP 120005)

Gliese 338 B is a orange main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 20 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 7.70. Galactic velocity: 51.8 km/s. Galactic orbit: 20,776 27,580 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 9h 14m, Dec +52° 41.3'

Spectral type: K7.0V

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