Gliese 673 (HIP 85295), a orange main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 673 (HIP 85295) is a orange main-sequence star (K7V) in Stars, 25 light years from Earth at magnitude 7.54.

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Gliese 673 (HIP 85295)

Gliese 673 is a orange main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 25 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 7.54. Iron abundance: -0.23 (59% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 53.7 km/s. Galactic orbit: 12,104 24,282 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 17h 25m, Dec +2° 6.9'

Spectral type: K7V

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