Gliese 251 (HIP 33226), a red main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 251 (HIP 33226) is a red main-sequence star (M3.0V) in Stars, 18 light years from Earth at magnitude 9.89.

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Gliese 251 (HIP 33226)

Gliese 251 is a red main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 18 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 9.89. Iron abundance: -1.08 (8% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 31.7 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,725 30,708 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 6h 54m, Dec +33° 16.1'

Spectral type: M3.0V

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