Ain (HIP 20889), a yellow bright giant star in Stars

Ain (HIP 20889) is a yellow bright giant star (G9.5III CN0.5) in Stars, 147 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.53.

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Ain (HIP 20889)

Ain is a yellow bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 147 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.53. Iron abundance: 0.14 (138% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 45.3 km/s. Galactic orbit: 20,740 27,074 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 4h 28m, Dec +19° 10.8'

Spectral type: G9.5III CN0.5

Known exoplanets: 1

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