Phi-1 Lupi (HIP 75177), a orange bright giant star in Stars

Phi-1 Lupi (HIP 75177) is a orange bright giant star (K4III) in Stars, 275 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.57.

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Phi-1 Lupi (HIP 75177)

Phi-1 Lupi is a orange bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 275 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.57. Galactic velocity: 58.0 km/s. Galactic orbit: 16,236 25,209 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 15h 21m, Dec -36° 15.7'

Spectral type: K4III

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