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HD 42278
F3IVwMonoceros
HD 42278 is a F3IVw-type star located in the constellation of Monoceros. Sitting at a distance of approximately 204 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.16, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 29210.
Common NameHD 42278
HIP Catalog IDHIP 29210
ConstellationMonoceros
Right Ascension6h 9m 36.3s
Declination-5° 42' 41"
Distance204 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.16
Absolute Magnitude+2.18
Color Index (B-V)0.35
Spectral ClassF3IVw
Variable StarNo