Gliese 488 (HIP 62687), a red main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 488 (HIP 62687) is a red main-sequence star (M0 V) in Stars, 34 light years from Earth at magnitude 8.49.

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Gliese 488 (HIP 62687)

Gliese 488 is a red main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 34 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 8.49. Galactic velocity: 20.6 km/s. Galactic orbit: 21,047 26,468 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 12h 50m, Dec -0° 46'

Spectral type: M0 V

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