Gamma Apodis (HIP 81065), a yellow bright giant star in Stars

Gamma Apodis (HIP 81065) is a yellow bright giant star (G8III) in Stars, 156 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.86.

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Gamma Apodis (HIP 81065)

Gamma Apodis is a yellow bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 156 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.86. Iron abundance: 0.02 (105% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 34.0 km/s. Galactic orbit: 18,800 24,047 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 16h 33m, Dec -78° 53.8'

Spectral type: G8III

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