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HD 162978
O7/O8Sagittarius
HD 162978 is a O7/O8-type star located in the constellation of Sagittarius. Sitting at a distance of approximately 326.2k ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.18, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 87706.
Common NameHD 162978
HIP Catalog IDHIP 87706
ConstellationSagittarius
Right Ascension17h 54m 54.0s
Declination-24° 53' 14"
Distance326.2k ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.18
Absolute Magnitude-13.82
Color Index (B-V)0.00
Spectral ClassO7/O8
Variable StarNo