Gamma Canis Minoris (HIP 36284), a orange bright giant star in Stars

Gamma Canis Minoris (HIP 36284) is a orange bright giant star (K2II-III) in Stars, 317 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.33.

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Gamma Canis Minoris (HIP 36284)

Gamma Canis Minoris is a orange bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 317 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.33. Iron abundance: -0.27 (54% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 54.5 km/s. Galactic orbit: 21,706 31,996 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 7h 28m, Dec +8° 55.5'

Spectral type: K2II-III

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