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HD 120642
B9VnCentaurus
HD 120642 is a B9Vn-type star located in the constellation of Centaurus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 260 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.26, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 67703.
Common NameHD 120642
HIP Catalog IDHIP 67703
ConstellationCentaurus
Right Ascension13h 52m 4.9s
Declination-52° 48' 42"
Distance260 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.26
Absolute Magnitude+0.75
Color Index (B-V)-0.08
Spectral ClassB9Vn
Variable StarNo