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HD 942
K5IIISculptor
HD 942 is a K5III-type star located in the constellation of Sculptor. Sitting at a distance of approximately 1,294 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.94, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 1096.
Common NameHD 942
HIP Catalog IDHIP 1096
ConstellationSculptor
Right Ascension0h 13m 42.2s
Declination-26° 1' 20"
Distance1,294 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.94
Absolute Magnitude-2.05
Color Index (B-V)1.55
Spectral ClassK5III
Variable StarNo