Gliese 428
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Gl 428
This double star is also known as HIC 55691, CCDM J11247-6139 AB, HD 99279, HIP 55691. The double star is at with an apparent magnitude of 7.2.Gl 428 A
GJ 428 B (HD 99279A) is a K5V star. It has an apparent magnitude of 7.5, and is located atGl 428 B
GJ 428 B (HD 99279B) is a M0-Ve classStellar classification
In astronomy, stellar classification is a classification of stars based on their spectral characteristics. The spectral class of a star is a designated class of a star describing the ionization of its chromosphere, what atomic excitations are most prominent in the light, giving an objective measure...
star
Star
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located 35.9 light years
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from the Sun
Sun
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in the constellation
Constellation
In modern astronomy, a constellation is an internationally defined area of the celestial sphere. These areas are grouped around asterisms, patterns formed by prominent stars within apparent proximity to one another on Earth's night sky....
of Carina
Carina (constellation)
Carina is a constellation in the southern sky. Its name is Latin for the keel of a ship, and it was formerly part of the larger constellation of Argo Navis until that constellation was divided in three.-Stars:...
. It is found in the night sky at RA
Right ascension
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and declination
Declination
In astronomy, declination is one of the two coordinates of the equatorial coordinate system, the other being either right ascension or hour angle. Declination in astronomy is comparable to geographic latitude, but projected onto the celestial sphere. Declination is measured in degrees north and...
and has a magnitude
Apparent magnitude
The apparent magnitude of a celestial body is a measure of its brightness as seen by an observer on Earth, adjusted to the value it would have in the absence of the atmosphere...
of 8.6.