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HD 169943
G8IIICorona Australis
HD 169943 is a G8III-type star located in the constellation of Corona Australis. Sitting at a distance of approximately 431 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.36, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 90597.
Common NameHD 169943
HIP Catalog IDHIP 90597
ConstellationCorona Australis
Right Ascension18h 29m 12.9s
Declination-43° 50' 45"
Distance431 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.36
Absolute Magnitude+0.75
Color Index (B-V)0.90
Spectral ClassG8III
Variable StarNo