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HD 159026
F6IIIHercules
HD 159026 is a F6III-type star located in the constellation of Hercules. Sitting at a distance of approximately 948 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.43, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 85688.
Common NameHD 159026
HIP Catalog IDHIP 85688
ConstellationHercules
Right Ascension17h 30m 40.2s
Declination+38° 52' 56"
Distance948 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.43
Absolute Magnitude-0.89
Color Index (B-V)0.51
Spectral ClassF6III
Variable StarNo