Gliese 240 (HIP 31634), a orange main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 240 (HIP 31634) is a orange main-sequence star (K8V (k)) in Stars, 50 light years from Earth at magnitude 9.61.

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Gliese 240 (HIP 31634)

Gliese 240 is a orange main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 50 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 9.61. Galactic velocity: 16.3 km/s. Galactic orbit: 22,746 26,050 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 6h 37m, Dec -50° 2.3'

Spectral type: K8V (k)

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