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6 CVn
G8III-IV6 CVn · Canes Venatici
6 CVn is a G8III-IV-type star located in the constellation of Canes Venatici. Sitting at a distance of approximately 262 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.01, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 60646.
Common Name6 CVn
Bayer Designation6 CVn
HIP Catalog IDHIP 60646
ConstellationCanes Venatici
Right Ascension12h 25m 51.0s
Declination+39° 1' 7"
Distance262 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.01
Absolute Magnitude+0.49
Color Index (B-V)0.95
Spectral ClassG8III-IV
Variable StarNo