Gliese 651 (HIP 83389), a yellow main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 651 (HIP 83389) is a yellow main-sequence star (G8. V) in Stars, 61 light years from Earth at magnitude 6.76.

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Gliese 651 (HIP 83389)

Gliese 651 is a yellow main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 61 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 6.76. Iron abundance: -0.08 (83% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 89.3 km/s. Galactic orbit: 19,419 39,840 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 17h 2m, Dec +47° 4.8'

Spectral type: G8. V

Known exoplanets: 1

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