HR 6135

HR 6135
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Apus
Right ascension 17h 34m 19.3s[1]
Declination 70° 59' 17"[1]
Apparent magnitude (V) 5.50[2]
Distance800[2] ly
(245.5 pc)
Spectral typeK0.5IIIb CN1[2]
Other designations
HD148488, HIP 81141

HR 6135 is an orange giant star, type K0.5III, 800 light-years from here in the southern constellation of Apus that shines with an apparent visual magnitude of 5.50 making it the 12th-brightest star in the constellation. Its declination of minus 70° 59.4' puts it just within 20 degrees of the southern celestial pole.

References

  1. 1 2 stars of Apus Alcyone constellations 4Mar2012
  2. 1 2 3 HR 6135 Astro Studio 4Mar2012
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