HR 6658 (HIP 87569), a orange bright giant star in Stars

HR 6658 (HIP 87569) is a orange bright giant star (K3 III) in Stars, 864 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.58.

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HR 6658 (HIP 87569)

HR 6658 is a orange bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 864 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.58. Galactic velocity: 13.9 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,265 27,042 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 17h 53m, Dec -34° 53.7'

Spectral type: K3 III

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