HR 1988 (HIP 27253), a yellow bright giant star in Stars

HR 1988 (HIP 27253) is a yellow bright giant star (G8 III/IV) in Stars, 128 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.95.

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HR 1988 (HIP 27253)

HR 1988 is a yellow bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 128 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.95. Iron abundance: 0.31 (204% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 42.6 km/s. Galactic orbit: 21,053 24,250 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 5h 46m, Dec +1° 10.1'

Spectral type: G8 III/IV

Known exoplanets: 2

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