HD 157172 (HIP 85017), a yellow main-sequence star in Stars

HD 157172 (HIP 85017) is a yellow main-sequence star (G8.5V) in Stars, 104 light years from Earth at magnitude 7.84.

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HD 157172 (HIP 85017)

HD 157172 is a yellow main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 104 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 7.84. Iron abundance: 0.13 (135% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 85.9 km/s. Galactic orbit: 16,820 31,591 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 17h 22m, Dec -19° 37'

Spectral type: G8.5V

Known exoplanets: 1

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