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42 Her
M2.5III42 Her · Hercules
42 Her is a M2.5III-type star located in the constellation of Hercules. Sitting at a distance of approximately 414 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 4.86, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 81497.
Common Name42 Her
Bayer Designation42 Her
HIP Catalog IDHIP 81497
ConstellationHercules
Right Ascension16h 38m 44.9s
Declination+48° 55' 42"
Distance414 ly
Apparent Magnitude+4.86
Absolute Magnitude-0.66
Color Index (B-V)1.56
Spectral ClassM2.5III
Variable StarNo