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HD 170740
B2VScutum
HD 170740 is a B2V-type star located in the constellation of Scutum. Sitting at a distance of approximately 1,076 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.77, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 90804.
Common NameHD 170740
HIP Catalog IDHIP 90804
ConstellationScutum
Right Ascension18h 31m 25.7s
Declination-10° 47' 45"
Distance1,076 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.77
Absolute Magnitude-1.82
Color Index (B-V)0.38
Spectral ClassB2V
Variable StarNo