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HD 79940
F3/F5VVela
HD 79940 is a F3/F5V-type star located in the constellation of Vela. Sitting at a distance of approximately 165 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 4.63, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 45448.
Common NameHD 79940
HIP Catalog IDHIP 45448
ConstellationVela
Right Ascension9h 15m 45.1s
Declination-37° 24' 47"
Distance165 ly
Apparent Magnitude+4.63
Absolute Magnitude+1.11
Color Index (B-V)0.47
Spectral ClassF3/F5V
Variable StarNo