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42 Cas
B9V42 Cas · Cassiopeia
42 Cas is a B9V-type star located in the constellation of Cassiopeia. Sitting at a distance of approximately 278 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.18, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 8016.
Common Name42 Cas
Bayer Designation42 Cas
HIP Catalog IDHIP 8016
ConstellationCassiopeia
Right Ascension1h 42m 55.8s
Declination+70° 37' 21"
Distance278 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.18
Absolute Magnitude+0.53
Color Index (B-V)-0.02
Spectral ClassB9V
Variable StarNo