Terebellum (HIP 98688), a red bright giant star in Stars

Terebellum (HIP 98688) is a red bright giant star (M4.5III) in Stars, 448 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.43.

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Terebellum (HIP 98688)

Terebellum is a red bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 448 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.43. Galactic velocity: 25.2 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,656 43,026 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 20h 2m, Dec -27° 42.6'

Spectral type: M4.5III

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