HD 131496 (HIP 72845), a orange giant star in Stars

HD 131496 (HIP 72845) is a orange giant star (K0) in Stars, 356 light years from Earth at magnitude 7.80.

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HD 131496 (HIP 72845)

HD 131496 is a orange giant star in the constellation Stars. At 356 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 7.80. Galactic velocity: 29.4 km/s. Galactic orbit: 22,120 37,521 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 14h 53m, Dec +18° 14.1'

Spectral type: K0

Known exoplanets: 1

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