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72 Cyg

HIP 106551; 72 Cyg Star Cygnus (Cyg) Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 4.90
Spectral Type K0.5III
Star Color Orange (B-V 1.08)
Distance 272 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 21h 34m 46.6s
Dec +38° 32' 03.0"
Constellation Cygnus (Cyg)
HR 8255
HIP 106551
Flamsteed 72 Cyg

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