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51 Aur
K5III51 Aur · Auriga
51 Aur is a K5III-type star located in the constellation of Auriga. Sitting at a distance of approximately 488 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.70, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 31771.
Common Name51 Aur
Bayer Designation51 Aur
HIP Catalog IDHIP 31771
ConstellationAuriga
Right Ascension6h 38m 39.5s
Declination+39° 23' 27"
Distance488 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.70
Absolute Magnitude-0.18
Color Index (B-V)1.37
Spectral ClassK5III
Variable StarNo