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HD 55879
B0IIIMonoceros
HD 55879 is a B0III-type star located in the constellation of Monoceros. Sitting at a distance of approximately 2,836 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.02, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 34999.
Common NameHD 55879
HIP Catalog IDHIP 34999
ConstellationMonoceros
Right Ascension7h 14m 28.3s
Declination-10° 18' 58"
Distance2,836 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.02
Absolute Magnitude-3.68
Color Index (B-V)-0.17
Spectral ClassB0III
Variable StarNo