Xi Mensae (HIP 23148), a yellow bright giant star in Stars

Xi Mensae (HIP 23148) is a yellow bright giant star (G8/K0III) in Stars, 369 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.84.

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Xi Mensae (HIP 23148)

Xi Mensae is a yellow bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 369 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.84. Galactic velocity: 5.9 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,754 35,590 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 4h 58m, Dec -82° 28.2'

Spectral type: G8/K0III

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