Chi Virginis, (HIP 61740), a orange bright giant star in Stars

Chi Virginis, (HIP 61740) is a orange bright giant star (K2 III) in Stars, 293 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.66.

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Chi Virginis, (HIP 61740)

Chi Virginis, is a orange bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 293 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.66. Iron abundance: 0.19 (155% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 39.7 km/s. Galactic orbit: 22,795 25,887 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 12h 39m, Dec -7° 59.7'

Spectral type: K2 III

Known exoplanets: 1

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