Gamma Sagittae (HIP 98337), a red bright giant star in Stars

Gamma Sagittae (HIP 98337) is a red bright giant star (M0- III) in Stars, 258 light years from Earth at magnitude 3.51.

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Gamma Sagittae (HIP 98337)

Gamma Sagittae is a red bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 258 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 3.51. Iron abundance: -0.08 (83% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 42.9 km/s. Galactic orbit: 20,313 25,900 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 19h 58m, Dec +19° 29.5'

Spectral type: M0- III

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