HD 72659 (HIP 42030), a yellow main-sequence star in Stars

HD 72659 (HIP 42030) is a yellow main-sequence star (G2 V) in Stars, 162 light years from Earth at magnitude 7.46.

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HD 72659 (HIP 42030)

HD 72659 is a yellow main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 162 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 7.46. Iron abundance: -0.04 (91% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 39.6 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,464 34,661 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 8h 34m, Dec -1° 34.1'

Spectral type: G2 V

Known exoplanets: 1

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