Epsilon Columbae (HIP 25859), a orange bright giant star in Stars

Epsilon Columbae (HIP 25859) is a orange bright giant star (K1 II/III) in Stars, 263 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.86.

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Epsilon Columbae (HIP 25859)

Epsilon Columbae is a orange bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 263 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.86. Galactic velocity: 17.6 km/s. Galactic orbit: 22,482 31,360 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 5h 31m, Dec -35° 28.2'

Spectral type: K1 II/III

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