Eta Columbae (HIP 28328), a yellow bright giant star in Stars

Eta Columbae (HIP 28328) is a yellow bright giant star (G8/K1II) in Stars, 472 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.96.

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Eta Columbae (HIP 28328)

Eta Columbae is a yellow bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 472 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.96. Galactic velocity: 22.4 km/s. Galactic orbit: 20,385 25,541 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 5h 59m, Dec -42° 48.9'

Spectral type: G8/K1II

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