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HD 171961
B8IIISagittarius
HD 171961 is a B8III-type star located in the constellation of Sagittarius. Sitting at a distance of approximately 493 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.78, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 91405.
Common NameHD 171961
HIP Catalog IDHIP 91405
ConstellationSagittarius
Right Ascension18h 38m 30.7s
Declination-23° 30' 18"
Distance493 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.78
Absolute Magnitude-0.12
Color Index (B-V)-0.02
Spectral ClassB8III
Variable StarNo