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HD 171856
A5IVSagittarius
HD 171856 is a A5IV-type star located in the constellation of Sagittarius. Sitting at a distance of approximately 340 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.93, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 91347.
Common NameHD 171856
HIP Catalog IDHIP 91347
ConstellationSagittarius
Right Ascension18h 37m 54.4s
Declination-21° 23' 52"
Distance340 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.93
Absolute Magnitude+0.84
Color Index (B-V)0.19
Spectral ClassA5IV
Variable StarNo