Alpha Apodis (HIP 72370), a orange bright giant star in Stars

Alpha Apodis (HIP 72370) is a orange bright giant star (K3III CN0.5) in Stars, 447 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.83.

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Alpha Apodis (HIP 72370)

Alpha Apodis is a orange bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 447 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.83. Galactic velocity: 10.7 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,643 29,739 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 14h 47m, Dec -79° 2.7'

Spectral type: K3III CN0.5

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