Gliese 117 (HIP 13402), a orange main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 117 (HIP 13402) is a orange main-sequence star (K1.5V (k)) in Stars, 34 light years from Earth at magnitude 6.05.

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Gliese 117 (HIP 13402)

Gliese 117 is a orange main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 34 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 6.05. Iron abundance: 0.08 (120% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 28.0 km/s. Galactic orbit: 21,151 24,158 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 2h 52m, Dec -12° 46.2'

Spectral type: K1.5V (k)

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