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HD 161420
A9IVAra
HD 161420 is a A9IV-type star located in the constellation of Ara. Sitting at a distance of approximately 173 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.09, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 87174.
Common NameHD 161420
HIP Catalog IDHIP 87174
ConstellationAra
Right Ascension17h 48m 38.1s
Declination-55° 24' 6"
Distance173 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.09
Absolute Magnitude+2.47
Color Index (B-V)0.28
Spectral ClassA9IV
Variable StarNo