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HD 160042
G6III/IVOphiuchus
HD 160042 is a G6III/IV-type star located in the constellation of Ophiuchus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 404 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.19, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 86352.
Common NameHD 160042
HIP Catalog IDHIP 86352
ConstellationOphiuchus
Right Ascension17h 38m 44.9s
Declination-21° 54' 46"
Distance404 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.19
Absolute Magnitude+0.73
Color Index (B-V)0.83
Spectral ClassG6III/IV
Variable StarNo