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Kappa Aur

HIP 29696; Kappa Aur; 44 Aur Star Auriga (Aur) Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 4.35
Spectral Type G8.5IIIb
Star Color Orange (B-V 1.02)
Distance 181 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 06h 15m 22.7s
Dec +29° 29' 53.0"
Constellation Auriga (Aur)
HR 2219
HIP 29696
Bayer Kappa
Flamsteed 44 Aur

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