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HD 42690
B2VMonoceros
HD 42690 is a B2V-type star located in the constellation of Monoceros. Sitting at a distance of approximately 1,195 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.06, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 29417.
Common NameHD 42690
HIP Catalog IDHIP 29417
ConstellationMonoceros
Right Ascension6h 11m 51.8s
Declination-6° 33' 1"
Distance1,195 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.06
Absolute Magnitude-2.76
Color Index (B-V)-0.20
Spectral ClassB2V
Variable StarNo