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HD 179497
K3IIISagittarius
HD 179497 is a K3III-type star located in the constellation of Sagittarius. Sitting at a distance of approximately 542 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.51, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 94437.
Common NameHD 179497
HIP Catalog IDHIP 94437
ConstellationSagittarius
Right Ascension19h 13m 15.5s
Declination-12° 16' 57"
Distance542 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.51
Absolute Magnitude-0.59
Color Index (B-V)1.44
Spectral ClassK3III
Variable StarNo