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HD 47946
K1IIICanis Major
HD 47946 is a K1III-type star located in the constellation of Canis Major. Sitting at a distance of approximately 239 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.70, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 31870.
Common NameHD 47946
HIP Catalog IDHIP 31870
ConstellationCanis Major
Right Ascension6h 39m 42.7s
Declination-30° 28' 14"
Distance239 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.70
Absolute Magnitude+1.37
Color Index (B-V)1.13
Spectral ClassK1III
Variable StarNo