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HD 157968
F7VSerpens
HD 157968 is a F7V-type star located in the constellation of Serpens. Sitting at a distance of approximately 142 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.20, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 85397.
Common NameHD 157968
HIP Catalog IDHIP 85397
ConstellationSerpens
Right Ascension17h 27m 2.1s
Declination-12° 30' 45"
Distance142 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.20
Absolute Magnitude+3.01
Color Index (B-V)0.52
Spectral ClassF7V
Variable StarNo