Terebellum (HIP 98162), a orange supergiant star in Stars

Terebellum (HIP 98162) is a orange supergiant star (K2.5IIb) in Stars, 827 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.54.

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Terebellum (HIP 98162)

Terebellum is a orange supergiant star in the constellation Stars. At 827 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.54. Iron abundance: -0.10 (79% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 27.8 km/s. Galactic orbit: 20,355 23,562 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 19h 56m, Dec -27° 10.2'

Spectral type: K2.5IIb

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