Gliese 687 (HIP 86162), a red main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 687 (HIP 86162) is a red main-sequence star (M3.0V) in Stars, 15 light years from Earth at magnitude 9.15.

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Gliese 687 (HIP 86162)

Gliese 687 is a red main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 15 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 9.15. Iron abundance: 0.05 (112% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 40.1 km/s. Galactic orbit: 17,808 27,994 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 17h 36m, Dec +68° 20.5'

Spectral type: M3.0V

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