HD 87883 (HIP 49699), a orange main-sequence star in Stars

HD 87883 (HIP 49699) is a orange main-sequence star (K2.5V) in Stars, 59 light years from Earth at magnitude 7.56.

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HD 87883 (HIP 49699)

HD 87883 is a orange main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 59 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 7.56. Iron abundance: 0.06 (115% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 12.0 km/s. Galactic orbit: 24,077 28,346 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 10h 8m, Dec +34° 14.5'

Spectral type: K2.5V

Known exoplanets: 1

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