Gliese 1206 (HIP 82257), a white main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 1206 (HIP 82257) is a white main-sequence star (DA) in Stars, 35 light years from Earth at magnitude 12.24.

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Gliese 1206 (HIP 82257)

Gliese 1206 is a white main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 35 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 12.24. Galactic velocity: 44.7 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,689 86,402 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 16h 48m, Dec +59° 3.4'

Spectral type: DA

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