Princeps (HIP 74666), a yellow subgiant star in Stars

Princeps (HIP 74666) is a yellow subgiant star (G8IV) in Stars, 122 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.46.

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Princeps (HIP 74666)

Princeps is a yellow subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 122 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.46. Iron abundance: -0.36 (44% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 27.7 km/s. Galactic orbit: 21,924 31,419 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 15h 15m, Dec +33° 18.9'

Spectral type: G8IV

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