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17 Aur
B9.5V17 Aur · Auriga
17 Aur is a B9.5V-type star located in the constellation of Auriga. Sitting at a distance of approximately 398 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.15, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 24740.
Common Name17 Aur
Bayer Designation17 Aur
HIP Catalog IDHIP 24740
ConstellationAuriga
Right Ascension5h 18m 18.9s
Declination+33° 46' 2"
Distance398 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.15
Absolute Magnitude+0.72
Color Index (B-V)-0.04
Spectral ClassB9.5V
Variable StarNo