Gliese 142 (HIP 16134), a orange main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 142 (HIP 16134) is a orange main-sequence star (K6V k) in Stars, 41 light years from Earth at magnitude 8.39.

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Gliese 142 (HIP 16134)

Gliese 142 is a orange main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 41 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 8.39. Galactic velocity: 50.4 km/s. Galactic orbit: 20,062 27,449 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 3h 27m, Dec -19° 48.3'

Spectral type: K6V k

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