HD 102956 (HIP 57820), a orange bright giant star in Stars

HD 102956 (HIP 57820) is a orange bright giant star (K0III) in Stars, 406 light years from Earth at magnitude 7.86.

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HD 102956 (HIP 57820)

HD 102956 is a orange bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 406 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 7.86. Galactic velocity: 28.6 km/s. Galactic orbit: 21,014 25,897 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 11h 51m, Dec +57° 38.4'

Spectral type: K0III

Known exoplanets: 1

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