HR 1487 (HIP 21685), a orange giant star in Stars

HR 1487 (HIP 21685) is a orange giant star (K0.5IVa) in Stars, 196 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.46.

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HR 1487 (HIP 21685)

HR 1487 is a orange giant star in the constellation Stars. At 196 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.46. Iron abundance: -0.20 (63% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 76.8 km/s. Galactic orbit: 9,220 24,341 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 4h 39m, Dec -14° 21.5'

Spectral type: K0.5IVa

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