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HD 12642
K5Iab:Cetus
HD 12642 is a K5Iab:-type star located in the constellation of Cetus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 542 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.61, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 9622.
Common NameHD 12642
HIP Catalog IDHIP 9622
ConstellationCetus
Right Ascension2h 3m 40.5s
Declination-4° 6' 13"
Distance542 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.61
Absolute Magnitude-0.49
Color Index (B-V)1.59
Spectral ClassK5Iab:
Variable StarNo