59 Virginis (HIP 64792), a yellow subgiant star in Stars

59 Virginis (HIP 64792) is a yellow subgiant star (G0IV) in Stars, 57 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.19.

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59 Virginis (HIP 64792)

59 Virginis is a yellow subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 57 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.19. Iron abundance: 0.12 (132% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 41.9 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,301 35,117 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 13h 16m, Dec +9° 25.4'

Spectral type: G0IV

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