Eta Pavonis (HIP 86929), a orange bright giant star in Stars

Eta Pavonis (HIP 86929) is a orange bright giant star (K2II) in Stars, 352 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.61.

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Eta Pavonis (HIP 86929)

Eta Pavonis is a orange bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 352 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.61. Galactic velocity: 30.6 km/s. Galactic orbit: 21,109 24,109 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 17h 45m, Dec -64° 43.4'

Spectral type: K2II

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