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HD 42540
K2/K3IIIPictor
HD 42540 is a K2/K3III-type star located in the constellation of Pictor. Sitting at a distance of approximately 362 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.04, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 28991.
Common NameHD 42540
HIP Catalog IDHIP 28991
ConstellationPictor
Right Ascension6h 7m 3.4s
Declination-62° 9' 16"
Distance362 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.04
Absolute Magnitude-0.18
Color Index (B-V)1.26
Spectral ClassK2/K3III
Variable StarNo