Gliese 253 (HIP 33229), a orange subgiant star in Stars

Gliese 253 (HIP 33229) is a orange subgiant star (K0IV-V) in Stars, 114 light years from Earth at magnitude 8.17.

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Gliese 253 (HIP 33229)

Gliese 253 is a orange subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 114 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 8.17. Iron abundance: -0.04 (91% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 47.6 km/s. Galactic orbit: 16,272 26,034 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 6h 54m, Dec -55° 15.5'

Spectral type: K0IV-V

Known exoplanets: 2

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