Gliese 776, (HIP 98959), a yellow main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 776, (HIP 98959) is a yellow main-sequence star (G2V) in Stars, 58 light years from Earth at magnitude 6.07.

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Gliese 776, (HIP 98959)

Gliese 776, is a yellow main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 58 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 6.07. Iron abundance: -0.22 (60% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 91.3 km/s. Galactic orbit: 16,725 29,334 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 20h 5m, Dec -67° 19.2'

Spectral type: G2V

Known exoplanets: 1

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