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HD 162596
K0Ophiuchus
HD 162596 is a K0-type star located in the constellation of Ophiuchus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 362 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.33, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 87428.
Common NameHD 162596
HIP Catalog IDHIP 87428
ConstellationOphiuchus
Right Ascension17h 51m 59.4s
Declination-1° 14' 13"
Distance362 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.33
Absolute Magnitude+1.11
Color Index (B-V)1.13
Spectral ClassK0
Variable StarNo