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HD 116862
B3IVCentaurus
HD 116862 is a B3IV-type star located in the constellation of Centaurus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 2,609 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.27, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 65630.
Common NameHD 116862
HIP Catalog IDHIP 65630
ConstellationCentaurus
Right Ascension13h 27m 20.7s
Declination-49° 22' 53"
Distance2,609 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.27
Absolute Magnitude-3.25
Color Index (B-V)-0.12
Spectral ClassB3IV
Variable StarNo