6 Aur

K4Iab:

6 Aur · Auriga

6 Aur is a K4Iab:-type star located in the constellation of Auriga. Sitting at a distance of approximately 1,098 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.46, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 23268.

Common Name6 Aur

Bayer Designation6 Aur

HIP Catalog IDHIP 23268

ConstellationAuriga

Right Ascension5h 0m 23.2s

Declination+39° 39' 17"

Distance1,098 ly

Apparent Magnitude+6.46

Absolute Magnitude-1.18

Color Index (B-V)1.68

Spectral ClassK4Iab:

Variable StarNo