Kappa Coronae Borealis, (HIP 77655), a orange bright giant star in Stars

Kappa Coronae Borealis, (HIP 77655) is a orange bright giant star (K0III-IV) in Stars, 99 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.79.

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Kappa Coronae Borealis, (HIP 77655)

Kappa Coronae Borealis, is a orange bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 99 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.79. Iron abundance: 0.08 (120% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 56.1 km/s. Galactic orbit: 14,168 26,523 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 15h 51m, Dec +35° 39.5'

Spectral type: K0III-IV

Known exoplanets: 1

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