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42 Cet
A7V...42 Cet · Cetus
42 Cet is a A7V...-type star located in the constellation of Cetus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 328 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.87, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 6226.
Common Name42 Cet
Bayer Designation42 Cet
HIP Catalog IDHIP 6226
ConstellationCetus
Right Ascension1h 19m 48.3s
Declination-0° 30' 33"
Distance328 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.87
Absolute Magnitude+0.85
Color Index (B-V)0.64
Spectral ClassA7V...
Variable StarNo