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HD 157257
M2IIIHercules
HD 157257 is a M2III-type star located in the constellation of Hercules. Sitting at a distance of approximately 1,000 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.35, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 84938.
Common NameHD 157257
HIP Catalog IDHIP 84938
ConstellationHercules
Right Ascension17h 21m 33.4s
Declination+16° 43' 52"
Distance1,000 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.35
Absolute Magnitude-1.08
Color Index (B-V)1.61
Spectral ClassM2III
Variable StarNo