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HD 55857
B2IICanis Major
HD 55857 is a B2II-type star located in the constellation of Canis Major. Sitting at a distance of approximately 326.2k ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.12, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 34924.
Common NameHD 55857
HIP Catalog IDHIP 34924
ConstellationCanis Major
Right Ascension7h 13m 36.5s
Declination-27° 21' 23"
Distance326.2k ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.12
Absolute Magnitude-13.88
Color Index (B-V)-0.23
Spectral ClassB2II
Variable StarNo