Delta Mensae (HIP 20049), a orange bright giant star in Stars

Delta Mensae (HIP 20049) is a orange bright giant star (K2/3 III + A) in Stars, 423 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.67.

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Delta Mensae (HIP 20049)

Delta Mensae is a orange bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 423 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.67. Galactic velocity: 46.0 km/s. Galactic orbit: 22,916 36,043 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 4h 17m, Dec -80° 12.9'

Spectral type: K2/3 III + A

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