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HD 156838
B2IVAra
HD 156838 is a B2IV-type star located in the constellation of Ara. Sitting at a distance of approximately 1,450 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.69, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 85147.
Common NameHD 156838
HIP Catalog IDHIP 85147
ConstellationAra
Right Ascension17h 24m 1.1s
Declination-62° 51' 51"
Distance1,450 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.69
Absolute Magnitude-2.55
Color Index (B-V)-0.15
Spectral ClassB2IV
Variable StarNo