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HD 85461
M2III:Sextans
HD 85461 is a M2III:-type star located in the constellation of Sextans. Sitting at a distance of approximately 1,144 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.48, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 48375.
Common NameHD 85461
HIP Catalog IDHIP 48375
ConstellationSextans
Right Ascension9h 51m 41.2s
Declination-11° 20' 26"
Distance1,144 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.48
Absolute Magnitude-1.25
Color Index (B-V)1.61
Spectral ClassM2III:
Variable StarNo