Gliese 1294 A (HIP 169), a orange main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 1294 A (HIP 169) is a orange main-sequence star (K5/M0V) in Stars, 50 light years from Earth at magnitude 9.24.

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Gliese 1294 A (HIP 169)

Gliese 1294 A is a orange main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 50 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 9.24. Galactic velocity: 33.9 km/s. Galactic orbit: 24,041 31,481 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 0h 2m, Dec -68° 16.8'

Spectral type: K5/M0V

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