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HD 116278
M2IIICentaurus
HD 116278 is a M2III-type star located in the constellation of Centaurus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 817 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.17, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 65311.
Common NameHD 116278
HIP Catalog IDHIP 65311
ConstellationCentaurus
Right Ascension13h 23m 8.6s
Declination-33° 11' 24"
Distance817 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.17
Absolute Magnitude-0.82
Color Index (B-V)1.65
Spectral ClassM2III
Variable StarNo