HD 20868 (HIP 15578), a orange bright giant star in Stars

HD 20868 (HIP 15578) is a orange bright giant star (K3/4 III/V) in Stars, 150 light years from Earth at magnitude 9.92.

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HD 20868 (HIP 15578)

HD 20868 is a orange bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 150 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 9.92. Galactic velocity: 81.7 km/s. Galactic orbit: 12,296 26,409 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 3h 20m, Dec -33° 43.8'

Spectral type: K3/4 III/V

Known exoplanets: 1

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