Gliese 581 (HIP 74995), a red main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 581 (HIP 74995) is a red main-sequence star (M2.5V) in Stars, 20 light years from Earth at magnitude 10.57.

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Gliese 581 (HIP 74995)

Gliese 581 is a red main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 20 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 10.57. Galactic velocity: 37.4 km/s. Galactic orbit: 19,791 24,449 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 15h 19m, Dec -7° 43.3'

Spectral type: M2.5V

Known exoplanets: 4

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