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HD 161840
B8Ib/IIScorpius
HD 161840 is a B8Ib/II-type star located in the constellation of Scorpius. Sitting at a distance of approximately 557 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 4.79, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 87220.
Common NameHD 161840
HIP Catalog IDHIP 87220
ConstellationScorpius
Right Ascension17h 49m 10.5s
Declination-31° 42' 12"
Distance557 ly
Apparent Magnitude+4.79
Absolute Magnitude-1.37
Color Index (B-V)-0.03
Spectral ClassB8Ib/II
Variable StarNo