Kappa Capricorni

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κ Capricorni
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation
(pronunciation)		 Capricornus
Right ascension 21h42m39.5s
Declination −18°51′59″
Apparent magnitude (V) +4.72
Distance 291 ± 20 ly
(89 ± 6 pc)
Spectral type G8III
Other designations
43 Capricorni, HR 8288, HD 206453, BD−19°6152, HIP 107188, SAO 164593, GC 30382

Kappa Capricorni (κ Cap / κ Capricorni) is a star in the constellation Capricornus. κ Capricorni is a yellow G-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.72 and is approximately 291 light years from Earth.


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