HD 109246 (HIP 61177), a yellow main-sequence star in Stars

HD 109246 (HIP 61177) is a yellow main-sequence star (G0) in Stars, 215 light years from Earth at magnitude 8.75.

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HD 109246 (HIP 61177)

HD 109246 is a yellow main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 215 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 8.75. Galactic velocity: 58.8 km/s. Galactic orbit: 13,180 24,612 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 12h 32m, Dec +74° 29.4'

Spectral type: G0

Known exoplanets: 1

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