Gliese 775 (HIP 98698), a orange main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 775 (HIP 98698) is a orange main-sequence star (K4V (k)) in Stars, 42 light years from Earth at magnitude 7.46.

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Gliese 775 (HIP 98698)

Gliese 775 is a orange main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 42 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 7.46. Iron abundance: 0.12 (132% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 31.9 km/s. Galactic orbit: 22,922 24,935 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 20h 2m, Dec +3° 19.6'

Spectral type: K4V (k)

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