HIP 55588

HIP 55588 Star Centaurus (Cen) Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")

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Physical Properties

Magnitude 5.00

Spectral Type K6III

Star Color Red (B-V 1.46)

Distance 130 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 11h 23m 12.7s

Dec -36° 09' 53.0"

Constellation Centaurus (Cen)

HR 4396

HIP 55588

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