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HD 40956
K0Camelopardalis
HD 40956 is a K0-type star located in the constellation of Camelopardalis. Sitting at a distance of approximately 386 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.42, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 28951.
Common NameHD 40956
HIP Catalog IDHIP 28951
ConstellationCamelopardalis
Right Ascension6h 6m 39.2s
Declination+63° 27' 14"
Distance386 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.42
Absolute Magnitude+1.05
Color Index (B-V)1.01
Spectral ClassK0
Variable StarNo