Rho Draconis (HIP 98702), a orange bright giant star in Stars

Rho Draconis (HIP 98702) is a orange bright giant star (K3III) in Stars, 428 light years from Earth at magnitude 4.51.

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Rho Draconis (HIP 98702)

Rho Draconis is a orange bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 428 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 4.51. Iron abundance: 0.12 (132% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 32.7 km/s. Galactic orbit: 22,009 26,158 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 20h 2m, Dec +67° 52.4'

Spectral type: K3III

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