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HD 42787
M...Orion
HD 42787 is a M...-type star located in the constellation of Orion. Sitting at a distance of approximately 595 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.45, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 29509.
Common NameHD 42787
HIP Catalog IDHIP 29509
ConstellationOrion
Right Ascension6h 12m 59.6s
Declination+6° 0' 59"
Distance595 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.45
Absolute Magnitude+0.14
Color Index (B-V)1.62
Spectral ClassM...
Variable StarNo