Gliese 268 A (HIP 34603), a red dwarf star in Stars

Gliese 268 A (HIP 34603) is a red dwarf star (M4.5Ve) in Stars, 21 light years from Earth at magnitude 11.65.

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Gliese 268 A (HIP 34603)

Gliese 268 A is a red dwarf star in the constellation Stars. At 21 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 11.65. Galactic velocity: 49.1 km/s. Galactic orbit: 19,664 26,614 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 7h 10m, Dec +38° 31.9'

Spectral type: M4.5Ve

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