Theta Ursae Minoris (HIP 76008), a orange bright giant star in Stars

Theta Ursae Minoris (HIP 76008) is a orange bright giant star (K5- III CN0.5) in Stars, 846 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.00.

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Theta Ursae Minoris (HIP 76008)

Theta Ursae Minoris is a orange bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 846 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.00. Iron abundance: 0.09 (123% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 65.1 km/s. Galactic orbit: 11,761 24,772 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 15h 31m, Dec +77° 21'

Spectral type: K5- III CN0.5

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