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HD 68242
B+...Puppis
HD 68242 is a B+...-type star located in the constellation of Puppis. Sitting at a distance of approximately 959 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 39974.
Common NameHD 68242
HIP Catalog IDHIP 39974
ConstellationPuppis
Right Ascension8h 9m 47.7s
Declination-42° 38' 27"
Distance959 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.27
Absolute Magnitude-1.07
Color Index (B-V)-0.04
Spectral ClassB+...
Variable StarNo