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HD 157243
B7IIIScorpius
HD 157243 is a B7III-type star located in the constellation of Scorpius. Sitting at a distance of approximately 738 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.10, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 85162.
Common NameHD 157243
HIP Catalog IDHIP 85162
ConstellationScorpius
Right Ascension17h 24m 13.1s
Declination-44° 9' 45"
Distance738 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.10
Absolute Magnitude-1.67
Color Index (B-V)-0.05
Spectral ClassB7III
Variable StarNo