Ross 444 (HIP 49067), a orange main-sequence star in Stars

Ross 444 (HIP 49067) is a orange main-sequence star (K3 V) in Stars, 138 light years from Earth at magnitude 9.86.

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Ross 444 (HIP 49067)

Ross 444 is a orange main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 138 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 9.86. Galactic velocity: 92.3 km/s. Galactic orbit: 12,400 27,903 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 10h 0m, Dec -9° 31'

Spectral type: K3 V

Known exoplanets: 2

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