HD 73256 (HIP 42214), a yellow subgiant star in Stars

HD 73256 (HIP 42214) is a yellow subgiant star (G8IV-V Fe+0.5) in Stars, 123 light years from Earth at magnitude 8.08.

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HD 73256 (HIP 42214)

HD 73256 is a yellow subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 123 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 8.08. Iron abundance: 0.21 (162% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 45.5 km/s. Galactic orbit: 20,430 25,880 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 8h 36m, Dec -30° 2.3'

Spectral type: G8IV-V Fe+0.5

Known exoplanets: 1

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