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HD 169938
A3/A4VSagittarius
HD 169938 is a A3/A4V-type star located in the constellation of Sagittarius. Sitting at a distance of approximately 262 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.28, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 90510.
Common NameHD 169938
HIP Catalog IDHIP 90510
ConstellationSagittarius
Right Ascension18h 28m 6.2s
Declination-26° 45' 26"
Distance262 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.28
Absolute Magnitude+1.75
Color Index (B-V)0.16
Spectral ClassA3/A4V
Variable StarNo