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HD 157978
A0...Ophiuchus
HD 157978 is a A0...-type star located in the constellation of Ophiuchus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 667 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.01, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 85333.
Common NameHD 157978
HIP Catalog IDHIP 85333
ConstellationOphiuchus
Right Ascension17h 26m 19.0s
Declination+7° 35' 44"
Distance667 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.01
Absolute Magnitude-0.54
Color Index (B-V)0.59
Spectral ClassA0...
Variable StarNo