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HD 12596
K2IIIFornax
HD 12596 is a K2III-type star located in the constellation of Fornax. Sitting at a distance of approximately 838 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.30, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 9562.
Common NameHD 12596
HIP Catalog IDHIP 9562
ConstellationFornax
Right Ascension2h 2m 51.7s
Declination-23° 53' 12"
Distance838 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.30
Absolute Magnitude-0.75
Color Index (B-V)1.34
Spectral ClassK2III
Variable StarNo