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HD 170642
A3VCorona Australis
HD 170642 is a A3V-type star located in the constellation of Corona Australis. Sitting at a distance of approximately 229 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.16, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 90887.
Common NameHD 170642
HIP Catalog IDHIP 90887
ConstellationCorona Australis
Right Ascension18h 32m 21.3s
Declination-39° 42' 14"
Distance229 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.16
Absolute Magnitude+0.93
Color Index (B-V)0.08
Spectral ClassA3V
Variable StarNo