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42The Oph
B2IV42The Oph · Ophiuchus
42The Oph is a B2IV-type star located in the constellation of Ophiuchus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 436 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 3.27, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 84970.
Common Name42The Oph
Bayer Designation42The Oph
HIP Catalog IDHIP 84970
ConstellationOphiuchus
Right Ascension17h 22m 0.6s
Declination-24° 59' 58"
Distance436 ly
Apparent Magnitude+3.27
Absolute Magnitude-2.36
Color Index (B-V)-0.19
Spectral ClassB2IV
Variable StarNo