Epsilon Mensae (HIP 36039), a orange bright giant star in Stars

Epsilon Mensae (HIP 36039) is a orange bright giant star (K2/3III) in Stars, 466 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.54.

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Epsilon Mensae (HIP 36039)

Epsilon Mensae is a orange bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 466 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.54. Galactic velocity: 23.0 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,712 29,478 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 7h 25m, Dec -79° 5.7'

Spectral type: K2/3III

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