Gliese 183 (HIP 23311), a orange main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 183 (HIP 23311) is a orange main-sequence star (K3+ V) in Stars, 28 light years from Earth at magnitude 6.22.

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Gliese 183 (HIP 23311)

Gliese 183 is a orange main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 28 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 6.22. Iron abundance: 0.27 (186% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 55.4 km/s. Galactic orbit: 11,853 24,449 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 5h 0m, Dec -5° 45.1'

Spectral type: K3+ V

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