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HD 161756
B3VnSagittarius
HD 161756 is a B3Vn-type star located in the constellation of Sagittarius. Sitting at a distance of approximately 1,212 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.31, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 87163.
Common NameHD 161756
HIP Catalog IDHIP 87163
ConstellationSagittarius
Right Ascension17h 48m 27.8s
Declination-26° 58' 30"
Distance1,212 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.31
Absolute Magnitude-1.54
Color Index (B-V)0.09
Spectral ClassB3Vn
Variable StarNo