Sigma Capricorni
Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 | |
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Constellation | Capricornus |
Right ascension | 20h19m23.6s |
Declination | −19°07′07″ |
Apparent magnitude (V) | +5.28 |
Distance | 700 ± 140 ly (214 ± 42 pc) |
Spectral type | K2 III[1] |
Other designations | |
Sigma Capricorni (σ Cap, σ Capricorni) is a star in the constellation Capricornus. σ Capricorni is an orange K-type bright giant with an apparent magnitude of +5.28. It is approximately 700 light years from Earth.
References
- ↑ Houk, N.; Smith-Moore, M. (1988). "Michigan Catalogue of Two-dimensional Spectral Types for the HD Stars. Volume 4, Declinations -26°.0 to -12°.0". Michigan Catalogue of Two-dimensional Spectral Types for the HD Stars. Volume 4. Bibcode:1988MSS...C04....0H.
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