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HD 59550
B2IVPuppis
HD 59550 is a B2IV-type star located in the constellation of Puppis. Sitting at a distance of approximately 1,069 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.78, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 36362.
Common NameHD 59550
HIP Catalog IDHIP 36362
ConstellationPuppis
Right Ascension7h 29m 4.9s
Declination-31° 27' 22"
Distance1,069 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.78
Absolute Magnitude-1.80
Color Index (B-V)-0.18
Spectral ClassB2IV
Variable StarNo