HD 50499 (HIP 32970), a yellow main-sequence star in Stars

HD 50499 (HIP 32970) is a yellow main-sequence star (G0/2 V) in Stars, 150 light years from Earth at magnitude 7.21.

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HD 50499 (HIP 32970)

HD 50499 is a yellow main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 150 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 7.21. Iron abundance: 0.29 (195% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 42.4 km/s. Galactic orbit: 20,740 25,316 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 6h 52m, Dec -33° 54.9'

Spectral type: G0/2 V

Known exoplanets: 1

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