Gliese 680 (HIP 86057), a red main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 680 (HIP 86057) is a red main-sequence star (M3V) in Stars, 32 light years from Earth at magnitude 10.13.

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Gliese 680 (HIP 86057)

Gliese 680 is a red main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 32 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 10.13. Galactic velocity: 45.7 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,943 69,494 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 17h 35m, Dec -48° 40.9'

Spectral type: M3V

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