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HD 55856
B2IVCanis Major
HD 55856 is a B2IV-type star located in the constellation of Canis Major. Sitting at a distance of approximately 1,424 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.34, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 34940.
Common NameHD 55856
HIP Catalog IDHIP 34940
ConstellationCanis Major
Right Ascension7h 13m 48.4s
Declination-22° 54' 21"
Distance1,424 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.34
Absolute Magnitude-1.86
Color Index (B-V)-0.18
Spectral ClassB2IV
Variable StarNo