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Yed Prior
M1III1Del Oph · Ophiuchus
Yed Prior is a M1III-type star located in the constellation of Ophiuchus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 171 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 2.73, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 79593.
Common NameYed Prior
Bayer Designation1Del Oph
HIP Catalog IDHIP 79593
ConstellationOphiuchus
Right Ascension16h 14m 20.7s
Declination-3° 41' 40"
Distance171 ly
Apparent Magnitude+2.73
Absolute Magnitude-0.87
Color Index (B-V)1.58
Spectral ClassM1III
Variable StarNo