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HD 70556
B2IV-V+...Puppis
HD 70556 is a B2IV-V+...-type star located in the constellation of Puppis. Sitting at a distance of approximately 1,489 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.18, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 40943.
Common NameHD 70556
HIP Catalog IDHIP 40943
ConstellationPuppis
Right Ascension8h 21m 21.0s
Declination-36° 29' 3"
Distance1,489 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.18
Absolute Magnitude-3.12
Color Index (B-V)-0.19
Spectral ClassB2IV-V+...
Variable StarNo