Iota Draconis (HIP 75458), a orange bright giant star in Stars

Iota Draconis (HIP 75458) is a orange bright giant star (K2III) in Stars, 101 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.29.

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Iota Draconis (HIP 75458)

Iota Draconis is a orange bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 101 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.29. Iron abundance: 0.09 (123% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 11.0 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,741 28,561 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 15h 24m, Dec +58° 58'

Spectral type: K2III

Known exoplanets: 1

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