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HD 196857
K0IIICapricornus
HD 196857 is a K0III-type star located in the constellation of Capricornus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 327 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.79, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 102026.
Common NameHD 196857
HIP Catalog IDHIP 102026
ConstellationCapricornus
Right Ascension20h 40m 32.5s
Declination-16° 7' 27"
Distance327 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.79
Absolute Magnitude+0.78
Color Index (B-V)1.00
Spectral ClassK0III
Variable StarNo