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HD 85859
K2IIIHydra
HD 85859 is a K2III-type star located in the constellation of Hydra. Sitting at a distance of approximately 342 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 4.87, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 48559.
Common NameHD 85859
HIP Catalog IDHIP 48559
ConstellationHydra
Right Ascension9h 54m 12.3s
Declination-25° 55' 56"
Distance342 ly
Apparent Magnitude+4.87
Absolute Magnitude-0.23
Color Index (B-V)1.20
Spectral ClassK2III
Variable StarNo