Gliese 572 (HIP 73470), a orange giant star in Stars

Gliese 572 (HIP 73470) is a orange giant star (K7) in Stars, 38 light years from Earth at magnitude 9.15.

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Gliese 572 (HIP 73470)

Gliese 572 is a orange giant star in the constellation Stars. At 38 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 9.15. Galactic velocity: 26.5 km/s. Galactic orbit: 24,119 45,584 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 15h 0m, Dec +45° 25.5'

Spectral type: K7

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