HD 62647 (HIP 37946), a red supergiant star in Stars

HD 62647 (HIP 37946) is a red supergiant star (M2+ IIIb) in Stars, 432 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.15.

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HD 62647 (HIP 37946)

HD 62647 is a red supergiant star in the constellation Stars. At 432 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.15. Galactic velocity: 42.0 km/s. Galactic orbit: 21,849 46,950 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 7h 46m, Dec +37° 31'

Spectral type: M2+ IIIb

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