Theta Trianguli Australis (HIP 81252), a yellow bright giant star in Stars

Theta Trianguli Australis (HIP 81252) is a yellow bright giant star (G8/K0III) in Stars, 342 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.50.

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Theta Trianguli Australis (HIP 81252)

Theta Trianguli Australis is a yellow bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 342 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.50. Galactic velocity: 24.5 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,098 31,044 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 16h 35m, Dec -65° 29.7'

Spectral type: G8/K0III

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