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HD 74196
B7VnVela
HD 74196 is a B7Vn-type star located in the constellation of Vela. Sitting at a distance of approximately 480 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.56, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 42535.
Common NameHD 74196
HIP Catalog IDHIP 42535
ConstellationVela
Right Ascension8h 40m 17.5s
Declination-53° 0' 55"
Distance480 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.56
Absolute Magnitude-0.28
Color Index (B-V)-0.13
Spectral ClassB7Vn
Variable StarNo