Gliese 656 (HIP 83990), a orange main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 656 (HIP 83990) is a orange main-sequence star (K2.5V (k)) in Stars, 44 light years from Earth at magnitude 7.38.

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Gliese 656 (HIP 83990)

Gliese 656 is a orange main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 44 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 7.38. Iron abundance: -0.62 (24% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 39.1 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,095 63,551 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 17h 10m, Dec -60° 43.8'

Spectral type: K2.5V (k)

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