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HD 118261
F6VCentaurus
HD 118261 is a F6V-type star located in the constellation of Centaurus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 117 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.63, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 66438.
Common NameHD 118261
HIP Catalog IDHIP 66438
ConstellationCentaurus
Right Ascension13h 37m 12.3s
Declination-61° 41' 31"
Distance117 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.63
Absolute Magnitude+2.87
Color Index (B-V)0.49
Spectral ClassF6V
Variable StarNo