HR 2008 (HIP 27243), a orange bright giant star in Stars

HR 2008 (HIP 27243) is a orange bright giant star (K0/1II) in Stars, 469 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.31.

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HR 2008 (HIP 27243)

HR 2008 is a orange bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 469 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.31. Galactic velocity: 16.5 km/s. Galactic orbit: 24,175 27,117 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 5h 46m, Dec -46° 35.8'

Spectral type: K0/1II

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