HD 142245 (HIP 77783), a orange giant star in Stars

HD 142245 (HIP 77783) is a orange giant star (K0) in Stars, 355 light years from Earth at magnitude 7.46.

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HD 142245 (HIP 77783)

HD 142245 is a orange giant star in the constellation Stars. At 355 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 7.46. Galactic velocity: 31.5 km/s. Galactic orbit: 19,990 24,328 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 15h 52m, Dec +15° 25.8'

Spectral type: K0

Known exoplanets: 1

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