Gliese 2046 (HIP 27887), a orange main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 2046 (HIP 27887) is a orange main-sequence star (K2.5V) in Stars, 42 light years from Earth at magnitude 7.17.

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Gliese 2046 (HIP 27887)

Gliese 2046 is a orange main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 42 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 7.17. Iron abundance: -0.27 (54% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 31.7 km/s. Galactic orbit: 19,390 24,892 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 5h 54m, Dec -60° 1.4'

Spectral type: K2.5V

Known exoplanets: 6

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