Eta Draconis (HIP 80331), a yellow bright giant star in Stars

Eta Draconis (HIP 80331) is a yellow bright giant star (G8III-IV) in Stars, 92 light years from Earth at magnitude 2.73.

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Eta Draconis (HIP 80331)

Eta Draconis is a yellow bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 92 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 2.73. Iron abundance: -0.07 (85% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 17.2 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,878 25,916 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 16h 23m, Dec +61° 30.8'

Spectral type: G8III-IV

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