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HD 74879
A3IV/VPyxis
HD 74879 is a A3IV/V-type star located in the constellation of Pyxis. Sitting at a distance of approximately 339 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.07, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 43002.
Common NameHD 74879
HIP Catalog IDHIP 43002
ConstellationPyxis
Right Ascension8h 45m 49.3s
Declination-25° 23' 17"
Distance339 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.07
Absolute Magnitude+0.99
Color Index (B-V)0.08
Spectral ClassA3IV/V
Variable StarNo