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HD 162496
K1IIIScorpius
HD 162496 is a K1III-type star located in the constellation of Scorpius. Sitting at a distance of approximately 620 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.05, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 87516.
Common NameHD 162496
HIP Catalog IDHIP 87516
ConstellationScorpius
Right Ascension17h 52m 49.2s
Declination-34° 6' 53"
Distance620 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.05
Absolute Magnitude-0.34
Color Index (B-V)1.24
Spectral ClassK1III
Variable StarNo