Gliese 2066 (HIP 40501), a red main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 2066 (HIP 40501) is a red main-sequence star (M2:V) in Stars, 30 light years from Earth at magnitude 10.08.

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Gliese 2066 (HIP 40501)

Gliese 2066 is a red main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 30 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 10.08. Galactic velocity: 64.3 km/s. Galactic orbit: 16,031 26,393 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 8h 16m, Dec +1° 18.1'

Spectral type: M2:V

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