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17 Sex
A1V17 Sex · Sextans
17 Sex is a A1V-type star located in the constellation of Sextans. Sitting at a distance of approximately 596 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.91, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 49812.
Common Name17 Sex
Bayer Designation17 Sex
HIP Catalog IDHIP 49812
ConstellationSextans
Right Ascension10h 10m 7.5s
Declination-8° 24' 29"
Distance596 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.91
Absolute Magnitude-0.40
Color Index (B-V)0.03
Spectral ClassA1V
Variable StarNo