Upsilon Draconis (HIP 92782), a orange bright giant star in Stars

Upsilon Draconis (HIP 92782) is a orange bright giant star (K0III CN0.5) in Stars, 343 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.82.

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Upsilon Draconis (HIP 92782)

Upsilon Draconis is a orange bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 343 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.82. Iron abundance: -0.03 (93% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 34.2 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,754 29,507 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 18h 54m, Dec +71° 17.8'

Spectral type: K0III CN0.5

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