Gliese 604 (HIP 78170), a orange main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 604 (HIP 78170) is a orange main-sequence star (K5- V) in Stars, 48 light years from Earth at magnitude 8.06.

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Gliese 604 (HIP 78170)

Gliese 604 is a orange main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 48 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 8.06. Iron abundance: -0.26 (55% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 41.7 km/s. Galactic orbit: 15,998 25,955 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 15h 57m, Dec -42° 37.4'

Spectral type: K5- V

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