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12 Sco
B9V12 Sco · Scorpius
12 Sco is a B9V-type star located in the constellation of Scorpius. Sitting at a distance of approximately 303 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.67, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 79399.
Common Name12 Sco
Bayer Designation12 Sco
HIP Catalog IDHIP 79399
ConstellationScorpius
Right Ascension16h 12m 16.0s
Declination-28° 25' 2"
Distance303 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.67
Absolute Magnitude+0.83
Color Index (B-V)0.01
Spectral ClassB9V
Variable StarNo