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HD 55985
B2IIICanis Major
HD 55985 is a B2III-type star located in the constellation of Canis Major. Sitting at a distance of approximately 1,726 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.32, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 34954.
Common NameHD 55985
HIP Catalog IDHIP 34954
ConstellationCanis Major
Right Ascension7h 13m 57.3s
Declination-30° 20' 23"
Distance1,726 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.32
Absolute Magnitude-2.30
Color Index (B-V)-0.18
Spectral ClassB2III
Variable StarNo