HIP 12961, a orange main-sequence star in Stars

HIP 12961 is a orange main-sequence star (K5V) in Stars, 75 light years from Earth at magnitude 10.25.

Ashland Astronomy Studio October 3, 2026 Star

HIP 12961

HIP 12961 is a orange main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 75 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 10.25. Galactic velocity: 48.5 km/s. Galactic orbit: 20,701 27,319 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 2h 46m, Dec -23° 5.2'

Spectral type: K5V

Known exoplanets: 1

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