HD 79498 (HIP 45406), a yellow main-sequence star in Stars

HD 79498 (HIP 45406) is a yellow main-sequence star (G5) in Stars, 150 light years from Earth at magnitude 8.05.

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HD 79498 (HIP 45406)

HD 79498 is a yellow main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 150 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 8.05. Iron abundance: 0.23 (170% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 48.2 km/s. Galactic orbit: 15,655 24,377 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 9h 15m, Dec +23° 22.6'

Spectral type: G5

Known exoplanets: 1

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