HD 74156 (HIP 42723), a yellow main-sequence star in Stars

HD 74156 (HIP 42723) is a yellow main-sequence star (G1 V) in Stars, 210 light years from Earth at magnitude 7.61.

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HD 74156 (HIP 42723)

HD 74156 is a yellow main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 210 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 7.61. Iron abundance: 0.08 (120% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 61.8 km/s. Galactic orbit: 12,436 26,079 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 8h 42m, Dec +4° 34.7'

Spectral type: G1 V

Known exoplanets: 2

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