HR 1475 (HIP 21253), a orange bright giant star in Stars

HR 1475 (HIP 21253) is a orange bright giant star (K1III) in Stars, 147 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.79.

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HR 1475 (HIP 21253)

HR 1475 is a orange bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 147 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.79. Galactic velocity: 39.9 km/s. Galactic orbit: 22,515 30,704 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 4h 33m, Dec -62° 49.4'

Spectral type: K1III

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