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HD 172226
B9/B9.5VOctans
HD 172226 is a B9/B9.5V-type star located in the constellation of Octans. Sitting at a distance of approximately 553 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.35, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 93117.
Common NameHD 172226
HIP Catalog IDHIP 93117
ConstellationOctans
Right Ascension18h 58m 10.0s
Declination-83° 25' 20"
Distance553 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.35
Absolute Magnitude+0.20
Color Index (B-V)-0.03
Spectral ClassB9/B9.5V
Variable StarNo