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HD 157955
B9.5IVOphiuchus
HD 157955 is a B9.5IV-type star located in the constellation of Ophiuchus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 738 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.98, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 85442.
Common NameHD 157955
HIP Catalog IDHIP 85442
ConstellationOphiuchus
Right Ascension17h 27m 37.6s
Declination-29° 43' 28"
Distance738 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.98
Absolute Magnitude-0.79
Color Index (B-V)0.01
Spectral ClassB9.5IV
Variable StarNo