Gliese 302 (HIP 40693), a yellow main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 302 (HIP 40693) is a yellow main-sequence star (G8+ V) in Stars, 41 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.95.

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Gliese 302 (HIP 40693)

Gliese 302 is a yellow main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 41 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.95. Iron abundance: -0.02 (95% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 68.8 km/s. Galactic orbit: 10,085 25,333 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 8h 18m, Dec -12° 37.8'

Spectral type: G8+ V

Known exoplanets: 3

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