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HD 72943
F0IVCancer
HD 72943 is a F0IV-type star located in the constellation of Cancer. Sitting at a distance of approximately 254 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.33, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 42187.
Common NameHD 72943
HIP Catalog IDHIP 42187
ConstellationCancer
Right Ascension8h 36m 7.7s
Declination+15° 18' 49"
Distance254 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.33
Absolute Magnitude+1.88
Color Index (B-V)0.34
Spectral ClassF0IV
Variable StarNo