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42 Lib
K3III42 Lib · Libra
42 Lib is a K3III-type star located in the constellation of Libra. Sitting at a distance of approximately 382 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 4.97, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 76742.
Common Name42 Lib
Bayer Designation42 Lib
HIP Catalog IDHIP 76742
ConstellationLibra
Right Ascension15h 40m 16.9s
Declination-23° 49' 5"
Distance382 ly
Apparent Magnitude+4.97
Absolute Magnitude-0.38
Color Index (B-V)1.30
Spectral ClassK3III
Variable StarNo