HD 172991

K1/K2III+..

Corona Australis

HD 172991 is a K1/K2III+..-type star located in the constellation of Corona Australis. Sitting at a distance of approximately 1,305 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.40, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 91989.

Common NameHD 172991

HIP Catalog IDHIP 91989

ConstellationCorona Australis

Right Ascension18h 44m 57.2s

Declination-39° 41' 10"

Distance1,305 ly

Apparent Magnitude+5.40

Absolute Magnitude-2.61

Color Index (B-V)0.85

Spectral ClassK1/K2III+..

Variable StarNo