HD 156279 (HIP 84171), a orange giant star in Stars

HD 156279 (HIP 84171) is a orange giant star (K0) in Stars, 119 light years from Earth at magnitude 8.07.

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HD 156279 (HIP 84171)

HD 156279 is a orange giant star in the constellation Stars. At 119 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 8.07. Iron abundance: 0.15 (141% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 34.8 km/s. Galactic orbit: 22,378 25,538 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 17h 12m, Dec +63° 21.1'

Spectral type: K0

Known exoplanets: 1

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