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HD 59256
B9Vsp...Puppis
HD 59256 is a B9Vsp...-type star located in the constellation of Puppis. Sitting at a distance of approximately 921 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.55, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 36258.
Common NameHD 59256
HIP Catalog IDHIP 36258
ConstellationPuppis
Right Ascension7h 27m 59.2s
Declination-29° 9' 21"
Distance921 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.55
Absolute Magnitude-1.71
Color Index (B-V)-0.05
Spectral ClassB9Vsp...
Variable StarNo