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18 Sex
K2III18 Sex · Sextans
18 Sex is a K2III-type star located in the constellation of Sextans. Sitting at a distance of approximately 473 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.64, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 49865.
Common Name18 Sex
Bayer Designation18 Sex
HIP Catalog IDHIP 49865
ConstellationSextans
Right Ascension10h 10m 55.9s
Declination-8° 25' 6"
Distance473 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.64
Absolute Magnitude-0.17
Color Index (B-V)1.30
Spectral ClassK2III
Variable StarNo