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HD 8896
K0/K1IIICetus
HD 8896 is a K0/K1III-type star located in the constellation of Cetus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 419 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.43, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 6789.
Common NameHD 8896
HIP Catalog IDHIP 6789
ConstellationCetus
Right Ascension1h 27m 23.3s
Declination-22° 20' 18"
Distance419 ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.43
Absolute Magnitude+0.89
Color Index (B-V)1.12
Spectral ClassK0/K1III
Variable StarNo