Gliese 9680 (HIP 98679), a orange main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 9680 (HIP 98679) is a orange main-sequence star (K5- V) in Stars, 38 light years from Earth at magnitude 8.69.

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Gliese 9680 (HIP 98679)

Gliese 9680 is a orange main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 38 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 8.69. Galactic velocity: 34.9 km/s. Galactic orbit: 22,263 25,613 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 20h 2m, Dec -50° 3.1'

Spectral type: K5- V

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