HR 2608 (HIP 33357), a red bright giant star in Stars

HR 2608 (HIP 33357) is a red bright giant star (M1III) in Stars, 859 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.94.

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HR 2608 (HIP 33357)

HR 2608 is a red bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 859 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.94. Galactic velocity: 24.1 km/s. Galactic orbit: 21,888 24,631 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 6h 56m, Dec -48° 43.3'

Spectral type: M1III

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