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HD 55568
A8III/IVCanis Major
HD 55568 is a A8III/IV-type star located in the constellation of Canis Major. Sitting at a distance of approximately 155 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.10, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 34782.
Common NameHD 55568
HIP Catalog IDHIP 34782
ConstellationCanis Major
Right Ascension7h 12m 4.1s
Declination-30° 49' 17"
Distance155 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.10
Absolute Magnitude+2.71
Color Index (B-V)0.27
Spectral ClassA8III/IV
Variable StarNo