Gliese 617 B (HIP 79762), a red dwarf star in Stars

Gliese 617 B (HIP 79762) is a red dwarf star (M2.5) in Stars, 35 light years from Earth at magnitude 10.69.

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Gliese 617 B (HIP 79762)

Gliese 617 B is a red dwarf star in the constellation Stars. At 35 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 10.69. Galactic velocity: 30.9 km/s. Galactic orbit: 18,565 24,168 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 16h 16m, Dec +67° 15.4'

Spectral type: M2.5

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