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HD 45871
B5IVCanis Major
HD 45871 is a B5IV-type star located in the constellation of Canis Major. Sitting at a distance of approximately 863 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.74, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 30840.
Common NameHD 45871
HIP Catalog IDHIP 30840
ConstellationCanis Major
Right Ascension6h 28m 39.2s
Declination-32° 22' 17"
Distance863 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.74
Absolute Magnitude-1.37
Color Index (B-V)-0.16
Spectral ClassB5IV
Variable StarNo