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HD 76579
K3IIIHydra
HD 76579 is a K3III-type star located in the constellation of Hydra. Sitting at a distance of approximately 723 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 5.95, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 43899.
Common NameHD 76579
HIP Catalog IDHIP 43899
ConstellationHydra
Right Ascension8h 56m 34.1s
Declination-16° 42' 31"
Distance723 ly
Apparent Magnitude+5.95
Absolute Magnitude-0.78
Color Index (B-V)1.54
Spectral ClassK3III
Variable StarNo