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HD 161917
B9.5III/IVAra
HD 161917 is a B9.5III/IV-type star located in the constellation of Ara. Sitting at a distance of approximately 509 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 87379.
Common NameHD 161917
HIP Catalog IDHIP 87379
ConstellationAra
Right Ascension17h 51m 11.0s
Declination-53° 7' 49"
Distance509 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.09
Absolute Magnitude+0.12
Color Index (B-V)0.01
Spectral ClassB9.5III/IV
Variable StarNo