HD 37993 (HIP 26169), a red bright giant star in Stars

HD 37993 (HIP 26169) is a red bright giant star (M2/3III) in Stars, 1,073 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.79.

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HD 37993 (HIP 26169)

HD 37993 is a red bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 1,073 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.79. Galactic velocity: 59.7 km/s. Galactic orbit: 22,048 35,385 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 5h 34m, Dec -73° 44.5'

Spectral type: M2/3III

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