HD 48265 (HIP 31895), a yellow subgiant star in Stars

HD 48265 (HIP 31895) is a yellow subgiant star (G5IV/V) in Stars, 278 light years from Earth at magnitude 8.05.

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HD 48265 (HIP 31895)

HD 48265 is a yellow subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 278 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 8.05. Iron abundance: 0.26 (182% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 27.9 km/s. Galactic orbit: 20,633 24,204 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 6h 40m, Dec -48° 32.5'

Spectral type: G5IV/V

Known exoplanets: 1

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