Gliese 550 (HIP 70695), a yellow main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 550 (HIP 70695) is a yellow main-sequence star (G4V) in Stars, 124 light years from Earth at magnitude 7.85.

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Gliese 550 (HIP 70695)

Gliese 550 is a yellow main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 124 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 7.85. Iron abundance: -0.09 (81% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 56.9 km/s. Galactic orbit: 15,408 24,214 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 14h 27m, Dec -51° 56'

Spectral type: G4V

Known exoplanets: 1

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