Gamma-2 Volantis (HIP 34481), a yellow bright giant star in Stars

Gamma-2 Volantis (HIP 34481) is a yellow bright giant star (G9III) in Stars, 142 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.78.

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Gamma-2 Volantis (HIP 34481)

Gamma-2 Volantis is a yellow bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 142 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.78. Galactic velocity: 23.5 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,995 26,334 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 7h 8m, Dec -70° 30'

Spectral type: G9III

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