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HD 46431
M2/M3IIIColumba
HD 46431 is a M2/M3III-type star located in the constellation of Columba. Sitting at a distance of approximately 720 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.26, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 31099.
Common NameHD 46431
HIP Catalog IDHIP 31099
ConstellationColumba
Right Ascension6h 31m 34.9s
Declination-36° 56' 24"
Distance720 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.26
Absolute Magnitude-0.46
Color Index (B-V)1.60
Spectral ClassM2/M3III
Variable StarNo