Gliese 763 (HIP 96285), a orange main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 763 (HIP 96285) is a orange main-sequence star (K8V) in Stars, 47 light years from Earth at magnitude 9.35.

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Gliese 763 (HIP 96285)

Gliese 763 is a orange main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 47 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 9.35. Galactic velocity: 72.6 km/s. Galactic orbit: 18,969 32,733 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 19h 34m, Dec +4° 34.9'

Spectral type: K8V

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