HR 6583 (HIP 86698), a orange bright giant star in Stars

HR 6583 (HIP 86698) is a orange bright giant star (K5 III) in Stars, 684 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.53.

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HR 6583 (HIP 86698)

HR 6583 is a orange bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 684 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.53. Galactic velocity: 24.2 km/s. Galactic orbit: 22,074 23,959 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 17h 42m, Dec -36° 56.7'

Spectral type: K5 III

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