Gliese 46 (HIP 4569), a red main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 46 (HIP 4569) is a red main-sequence star (M3V) in Stars, 40 light years from Earth at magnitude 11.77.

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Gliese 46 (HIP 4569)

Gliese 46 is a red main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 40 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 11.77. Galactic velocity: 79.1 km/s. Galactic orbit: 11,073 25,329 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 0h 58m, Dec -27° 51.4'

Spectral type: M3V

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