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HD 164870
K2IIISagittarius
HD 164870 is a K2III-type star located in the constellation of Sagittarius. Sitting at a distance of approximately 344 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.98, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 88550.
Common NameHD 164870
HIP Catalog IDHIP 88550
ConstellationSagittarius
Right Ascension18h 4m 50.4s
Declination-35° 54' 5"
Distance344 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.98
Absolute Magnitude+0.86
Color Index (B-V)1.16
Spectral ClassK2III
Variable StarNo