Gliese 521.1 (HIP 66675), a orange main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 521.1 (HIP 66675) is a orange main-sequence star (K5 V) in Stars, 48 light years from Earth at magnitude 9.61.

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Gliese 521.1 (HIP 66675)

Gliese 521.1 is a orange main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 48 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 9.61. Galactic velocity: 51.4 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,986 36,370 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 13h 40m, Dec -4° 11.2'

Spectral type: K5 V

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