HD 18742 (HIP 13993), a yellow subgiant star in Stars

HD 18742 (HIP 13993) is a yellow subgiant star (G8/K0 IV) in Stars, 436 light years from Earth at magnitude 7.81.

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HD 18742 (HIP 13993)

HD 18742 is a yellow subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 436 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 7.81. Galactic velocity: 23.7 km/s. Galactic orbit: 22,547 38,180 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 3h 0m, Dec -20° 48.2'

Spectral type: G8/K0 IV

Known exoplanets: 1

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