RR Ursae Minoris (HIP 73199), a red bright giant star in Stars

RR Ursae Minoris (HIP 73199) is a red bright giant star (M4.5III) in Stars, 458 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.63.

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RR Ursae Minoris (HIP 73199)

RR Ursae Minoris is a red bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 458 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.63. Galactic velocity: 57.8 km/s. Galactic orbit: 18,917 27,834 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 14h 57m, Dec +65° 55.9'

Spectral type: M4.5III

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