HD 156668 (HIP 84607), a orange main-sequence star in Stars

HD 156668 (HIP 84607) is a orange main-sequence star (K3V) in Stars, 80 light years from Earth at magnitude 8.43.

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HD 156668 (HIP 84607)

HD 156668 is a orange main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 80 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 8.43. Iron abundance: -0.06 (87% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 51.8 km/s. Galactic orbit: 19,178 26,673 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 17h 17m, Dec +29° 13.6'

Spectral type: K3V

Known exoplanets: 1

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