Gliese 304 (HIP 40952), a yellow main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 304 (HIP 40952) is a yellow main-sequence star (G6V CN+0.5) in Stars, 92 light years from Earth at magnitude 7.17.

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Gliese 304 (HIP 40952)

Gliese 304 is a yellow main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 92 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 7.17. Iron abundance: 0.16 (145% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 66.5 km/s. Galactic orbit: 14,025 25,512 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 8h 21m, Dec -39° 42.4'

Spectral type: G6V CN+0.5

Known exoplanets: 1

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