Gliese 494 B (HIP 63510), a red dwarf star in Stars

Gliese 494 B (HIP 63510) is a red dwarf star (M1) in Stars, 37 light years from Earth at magnitude 9.76.

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Gliese 494 B (HIP 63510)

Gliese 494 B is a red dwarf star in the constellation Stars. At 37 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 9.76. Galactic velocity: 36.5 km/s. Galactic orbit: 21,510 25,372 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 13h 0m, Dec +12° 22.5'

Spectral type: M1

Known exoplanets: 1

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