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HD 118978
B9IVCentaurus
HD 118978 is a B9IV-type star located in the constellation of Centaurus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 782 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.38, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 66849.
Common NameHD 118978
HIP Catalog IDHIP 66849
ConstellationCentaurus
Right Ascension13h 42m 1.1s
Declination-58° 47' 13"
Distance782 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.38
Absolute Magnitude-1.52
Color Index (B-V)-0.03
Spectral ClassB9IV
Variable StarNo