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53 Oph
A2V53 Oph · Ophiuchus
53 Oph is a A2V-type star located in the constellation of Ophiuchus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 338 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.80, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 85998.
Common Name53 Oph
Bayer Designation53 Oph
HIP Catalog IDHIP 85998
ConstellationOphiuchus
Right Ascension17h 34m 36.7s
Declination+9° 35' 12"
Distance338 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.80
Absolute Magnitude+0.72
Color Index (B-V)0.04
Spectral ClassA2V
Variable StarNo