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HD 56342
B2VCanis Major
HD 56342 is a B2V-type star located in the constellation of Canis Major. Sitting at a distance of approximately 628 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.36, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 35083.
Common NameHD 56342
HIP Catalog IDHIP 35083
ConstellationCanis Major
Right Ascension7h 15m 21.1s
Declination-30° 41' 11"
Distance628 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.36
Absolute Magnitude-1.06
Color Index (B-V)-0.15
Spectral ClassB2V
Variable StarNo