HD 38801 (HIP 27384), a yellow subgiant star in Stars

HD 38801 (HIP 27384) is a yellow subgiant star (G8 IV) in Stars, 294 light years from Earth at magnitude 8.26.

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HD 38801 (HIP 27384)

HD 38801 is a yellow subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 294 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 8.26. Galactic velocity: 47.6 km/s. Galactic orbit: 21,686 45,062 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 5h 47m, Dec -8° 19.7'

Spectral type: G8 IV

Known exoplanets: 1

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