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HD 58978
B1IICanis Major
HD 58978 is a B1II-type star located in the constellation of Canis Major. Sitting at a distance of approximately 1,250 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.65, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 36168.
Common NameHD 58978
HIP Catalog IDHIP 36168
ConstellationCanis Major
Right Ascension7h 26m 59.5s
Declination-23° 5' 10"
Distance1,250 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.65
Absolute Magnitude-2.27
Color Index (B-V)-0.13
Spectral ClassB1II
Variable StarNo