Eta Sagittarii (HIP 89642), a red bright giant star in Stars

Eta Sagittarii (HIP 89642) is a red bright giant star (M2 III) in Stars, 146 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.10.

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Eta Sagittarii (HIP 89642)

Eta Sagittarii is a red bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 146 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.10. Galactic velocity: 45.2 km/s. Galactic orbit: 13,986 24,162 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 18h 17m, Dec -36° 45.7'

Spectral type: M2 III

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