Gliese 285 (HIP 37766), a red main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 285 (HIP 37766) is a red main-sequence star (M4.0V) in Stars, 19 light years from Earth at magnitude 11.19.

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Gliese 285 (HIP 37766)

Gliese 285 is a red main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 19 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 11.19. Galactic velocity: 31.0 km/s. Galactic orbit: 20,727 24,266 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 7h 44m, Dec +3° 33.2'

Spectral type: M4.0V

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