HD 132563 (HIP 73261), a yellow-white bright giant star in Stars

HD 132563 (HIP 73261) is a yellow-white bright giant star (F8III) in Stars, 306 light years from Earth at magnitude 8.45.

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HD 132563 (HIP 73261)

HD 132563 is a yellow-white bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 306 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 8.45. Iron abundance: -0.15 (71% of the Sun).

Sky position: RA 14h 58m, Dec +44° 2.6'

Spectral type: F8III

Known exoplanets: 1

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