HD 172149
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| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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|---|---|
| Constellation (pronunciation) |
Lyra |
| Right ascension | 18h 36m 48.6861s |
| Declination | +38° 31' 15.002" |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 8.03 |
| Characteristics | |
| Spectral type | F2V |
| Astrometry | |
| Proper motion (μ) | RA: -15.70 mas/yr Dec.: 2.80 mas/yr |
| Other designations | |
HD 172149 is a 8th magnitude star in the constellation Lyra. It is a yellowish white star of the spectral type F2V, meaning it is a dwarf star like our Sun, but brighter and hotter, with a surface temperature of 6,000 to 7,500 kelvin.[1] It can be found within 20 arcminutes of the star Vega.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Simbad Query Result. Simbad. Retrieved on October 13, 2007.
- ^ Autostar Suite Astronomer Edition. CD-ROM. Meade, April 2006.
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