Propus (HIP 28734), a orange bright giant star in Stars

Propus (HIP 28734) is a orange bright giant star (K1III + F6IV) in Stars, 155 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.16.

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Propus (HIP 28734)

Propus is a orange bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 155 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.16. Iron abundance: 0.02 (105% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 38.3 km/s. Galactic orbit: 19,644 24,589 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 6h 4m, Dec +23° 15.8'

Spectral type: K1III + F6IV

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