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HD 48501
F2VCanis Major
HD 48501 is a F2V-type star located in the constellation of Canis Major. Sitting at a distance of approximately 177 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 32144.
Common NameHD 48501
HIP Catalog IDHIP 32144
ConstellationCanis Major
Right Ascension6h 42m 46.0s
Declination-22° 26' 55"
Distance177 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.26
Absolute Magnitude+2.58
Color Index (B-V)0.32
Spectral ClassF2V
Variable StarNo