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HD 60559
B8IV (p Si)Puppis
HD 60559 is a B8IV (p Si)-type star located in the constellation of Puppis. Sitting at a distance of approximately 767 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.27, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 36728.
Common NameHD 60559
HIP Catalog IDHIP 36728
ConstellationPuppis
Right Ascension7h 33m 13.2s
Declination-40° 3' 31"
Distance767 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.27
Absolute Magnitude-0.59
Color Index (B-V)-0.13
Spectral ClassB8IV (p Si)
Variable StarNo