1 Lyncis (HIP 29919), a red supergiant star in Stars

1 Lyncis (HIP 29919) is a red supergiant star (M3+ IIIab) in Stars, 635 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.01.

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1 Lyncis (HIP 29919)

1 Lyncis is a red supergiant star in the constellation Stars. At 635 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.01. Galactic velocity: 15.4 km/s. Galactic orbit: 24,670 40,675 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 6h 17m, Dec +61° 30.9'

Spectral type: M3+ IIIab

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