Gl 687

Encyclopedia : G : GL : GL6 : Gl 687

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This is one of the closest stars to the Sun and lies at an approximate distance of less than 15 light years. The star has a high proper motion across the sky, advancing 1.304 arc seconds per year. It has a net relative velocity of about 39 km/s.

GJ 687 is suspected of being a close binary star system.

See also

• List of nearest stars

External links

• [ARICNS entry]
• [NEXXUS page]

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