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HD 256
A2IV/VCetus
HD 256 is a A2IV/V-type star located in the constellation of Cetus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 574 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.20, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 602.
Common NameHD 256
HIP Catalog IDHIP 602
ConstellationCetus
Right Ascension0h 7m 18.3s
Declination-17° 23' 13"
Distance574 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.20
Absolute Magnitude-0.03
Color Index (B-V)0.13
Spectral ClassA2IV/V
Variable StarNo