HD 99706 (HIP 55994), a orange giant star in Stars

HD 99706 (HIP 55994) is a orange giant star (K0) in Stars, 416 light years from Earth at magnitude 7.65.

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HD 99706 (HIP 55994)

HD 99706 is a orange giant star in the constellation Stars. At 416 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 7.65. Galactic velocity: 66.8 km/s. Galactic orbit: 13,666 29,021 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 11h 28m, Dec +43° 58'

Spectral type: K0

Known exoplanets: 1

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