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HD 68461
G8IIICancer
HD 68461 is a G8III-type star located in the constellation of Cancer. Sitting at a distance of approximately 481 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.03, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 40231.
Common NameHD 68461
HIP Catalog IDHIP 40231
ConstellationCancer
Right Ascension8h 12m 59.7s
Declination+16° 30' 52"
Distance481 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.03
Absolute Magnitude+0.19
Color Index (B-V)0.89
Spectral ClassG8III
Variable StarNo