Beta Volantis (HIP 41312), a orange bright giant star in Stars

Beta Volantis (HIP 41312) is a orange bright giant star (K2III) in Stars, 108 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.77.

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Beta Volantis (HIP 41312)

Beta Volantis is a orange bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 108 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.77. Iron abundance: -0.01 (98% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 36.7 km/s. Galactic orbit: 20,033 28,177 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 8h 25m, Dec -66° 8.2'

Spectral type: K2III

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