HD 68988 (HIP 40687), a yellow subgiant star in Stars

HD 68988 (HIP 40687) is a yellow subgiant star (G2IV) in Stars, 177 light years from Earth at magnitude 8.20.

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HD 68988 (HIP 40687)

HD 68988 is a yellow subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 177 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 8.20. Iron abundance: 0.29 (195% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 77.4 km/s. Galactic orbit: 16,259 38,418 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 8h 18m, Dec +61° 27.6'

Spectral type: G2IV

Known exoplanets: 1

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