Gliese 653 (HIP 83591), a orange main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 653 (HIP 83591) is a orange main-sequence star (K4/5 V) in Stars, 35 light years from Earth at magnitude 7.70.

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Gliese 653 (HIP 83591)

Gliese 653 is a orange main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 35 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 7.70. Iron abundance: -0.55 (28% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 81.6 km/s. Galactic orbit: 10,075 26,745 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 17h 5m, Dec -5° 3.8'

Spectral type: K4/5 V

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