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HD 44956
G8IIICanis Major
HD 44956 is a G8III-type star located in the constellation of Canis Major. Sitting at a distance of approximately 344 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.31, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 30376.
Common NameHD 44956
HIP Catalog IDHIP 30376
ConstellationCanis Major
Right Ascension6h 23m 14.5s
Declination-31° 47' 25"
Distance344 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.31
Absolute Magnitude+1.20
Color Index (B-V)0.89
Spectral ClassG8III
Variable StarNo