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HD 173117
B8IIISagittarius
HD 173117 is a B8III-type star located in the constellation of Sagittarius. Sitting at a distance of approximately 578 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.82, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 91974.
Common NameHD 173117
HIP Catalog IDHIP 91974
ConstellationSagittarius
Right Ascension18h 44m 49.6s
Declination-25° 0' 39"
Distance578 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.82
Absolute Magnitude-0.42
Color Index (B-V)0.03
Spectral ClassB8III
Variable StarNo