HD 179079 (HIP 94256), a yellow subgiant star in Stars

HD 179079 (HIP 94256) is a yellow subgiant star (G5 IV) in Stars, 213 light years from Earth at magnitude 7.95.

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HD 179079 (HIP 94256)

HD 179079 is a yellow subgiant star in the constellation Stars. At 213 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 7.95. Galactic velocity: 53.8 km/s. Galactic orbit: 17,443 29,847 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 19h 11m, Dec -2° 38.3'

Spectral type: G5 IV

Known exoplanets: 1

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