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HD 6311
M2IIITucana
HD 6311 is a M2III-type star located in the constellation of Tucana. Sitting at a distance of approximately 867 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.25, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 4879.
Common NameHD 6311
HIP Catalog IDHIP 4879
ConstellationTucana
Right Ascension1h 2m 42.9s
Declination-65° 27' 22"
Distance867 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.25
Absolute Magnitude-0.87
Color Index (B-V)1.63
Spectral ClassM2III
Variable StarNo