Gliese 678.1 A (HIP 85665), a red main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 678.1 A (HIP 85665) is a red main-sequence star (M1V) in Stars, 33 light years from Earth at magnitude 9.33.

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Gliese 678.1 A (HIP 85665)

Gliese 678.1 A is a red main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 33 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 9.33. Galactic velocity: 17.3 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,232 25,708 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 17h 30m, Dec +5° 32.9'

Spectral type: M1V

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