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HD 178840
B8/B9VSagittarius
HD 178840 is a B8/B9V-type star located in the constellation of Sagittarius. Sitting at a distance of approximately 478 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 94272.
Common NameHD 178840
HIP Catalog IDHIP 94272
ConstellationSagittarius
Right Ascension19h 11m 18.8s
Declination-29° 30' 8"
Distance478 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.28
Absolute Magnitude+0.45
Color Index (B-V)-0.03
Spectral ClassB8/B9V
Variable StarNo