Gliese 785 (HIP 99825), a orange main-sequence star in Stars

Gliese 785 (HIP 99825) is a orange main-sequence star (K2+ V) in Stars, 29 light years from Earth at magnitude 5.73.

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Gliese 785 (HIP 99825)

Gliese 785 is a orange main-sequence star in the constellation Stars. At 29 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 5.73. Iron abundance: 0.01 (102% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 76.5 km/s. Galactic orbit: 19,266 34,833 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 20h 15m, Dec -27° 2'

Spectral type: K2+ V

Known exoplanets: 1

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