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HD 99953
B2IaCentaurus
HD 99953 is a B2Ia-type star located in the constellation of Centaurus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 326.2k ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 6.45, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 56050.
Common NameHD 99953
HIP Catalog IDHIP 56050
ConstellationCentaurus
Right Ascension11h 29m 15.1s
Declination-63° 33' 14"
Distance326.2k ly
Apparent Magnitude+6.45
Absolute Magnitude-13.55
Color Index (B-V)0.32
Spectral ClassB2Ia
Variable StarNo