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HD 162926
B9.5IIIScorpius
HD 162926 is a B9.5III-type star located in the constellation of Scorpius. Sitting at a distance of approximately 979 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.05, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 87722.
Common NameHD 162926
HIP Catalog IDHIP 87722
ConstellationScorpius
Right Ascension17h 55m 8.0s
Declination-36° 28' 32"
Distance979 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.05
Absolute Magnitude-1.34
Color Index (B-V)0.07
Spectral ClassB9.5III
Variable StarNo