Gliese 310 (HIP 42220), a orange giant star in Stars

Gliese 310 (HIP 42220) is a orange giant star (K7) in Stars, 45 light years from Earth at magnitude 9.28.

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Gliese 310 (HIP 42220)

Gliese 310 is a orange giant star in the constellation Stars. At 45 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 9.28. Galactic velocity: 70.4 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,333 53,206 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 8h 36m, Dec +67° 17.7'

Spectral type: K7

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