HR 7662 (HIP 98738), a orange bright giant star in Stars

HR 7662 (HIP 98738) is a orange bright giant star (K3II-III) in Stars, 801 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.99.

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HR 7662 (HIP 98738)

HR 7662 is a orange bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 801 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.99. Galactic velocity: 27.6 km/s. Galactic orbit: 22,939 31,344 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 20h 3m, Dec +18° 30.1'

Spectral type: K3II-III

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