Gliese 655 (HIP 83762), a red dwarf star in Stars

Gliese 655 (HIP 83762) is a red dwarf star (M3) in Stars, 43 light years from Earth at magnitude 11.61.

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Gliese 655 (HIP 83762)

Gliese 655 is a red dwarf star in the constellation Stars. At 43 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 11.61. Galactic velocity: 58.6 km/s. Galactic orbit: 13,252 24,520 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 17h 7m, Dec +21° 33.2'

Spectral type: M3

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