Gliese 218 (HIP 27359), a red dwarf star in Stars

Gliese 218 (HIP 27359) is a red dwarf star (M3) in Stars, 49 light years from Earth at magnitude 10.72.

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Gliese 218 (HIP 27359)

Gliese 218 is a red dwarf star in the constellation Stars. At 49 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 10.72. Galactic velocity: 55.5 km/s. Galactic orbit: 19,031 25,323 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 5h 47m, Dec -36° 19.7'

Spectral type: M3

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