Alula Borealis (HIP 55219), a orange subgiant star in Stars

Alula Borealis (HIP 55219) is a orange subgiant star (K0IV) in Stars, 399 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.49.

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Alula Borealis (HIP 55219)

Alula Borealis is a orange subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 399 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.49. Iron abundance: -0.11 (78% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 24.0 km/s. Galactic orbit: 24,276 41,138 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 11h 18m, Dec +33° 5.7'

Spectral type: K0IV

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