Gliese 521 (HIP 66625), a red main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 521 (HIP 66625) is a red main-sequence star (M2V) in Stars, 42 light years from Earth at magnitude 10.24.

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Gliese 521 (HIP 66625)

Gliese 521 is a red main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 42 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 10.24. Galactic velocity: 68.6 km/s. Galactic orbit: 24,139 32,567 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 13h 39m, Dec +46° 11.1'

Spectral type: M2V

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