Gianfar (HIP 56211), a red supergiant star in Stars

Gianfar (HIP 56211) is a red supergiant star (M0III-IIIa Ca1) in Stars, 333 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.82.

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Gianfar (HIP 56211)

Gianfar is a red supergiant star in the constellation Stars. At 333 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.82. Galactic velocity: 22.9 km/s. Galactic orbit: 24,002 26,673 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 11h 31m, Dec +69° 19.9'

Spectral type: M0III-IIIa Ca1

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