Gliese 4130, (HIP 98505), a orange main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 4130, (HIP 98505) is a orange main-sequence star (K2V) in Stars, 63 light years from Earth at magnitude 7.67.

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Gliese 4130, (HIP 98505)

Gliese 4130, is a orange main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 63 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 7.67. Iron abundance: -0.02 (95% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 23.3 km/s. Galactic orbit: 21,539 28,614 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 20h 0m, Dec +22° 42.7'

Spectral type: K2V

Known exoplanets: 1

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