HD 91942

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r Carinae

Observation data Epoch J2000.0
Constellation	Carina
Right ascension	10h35m35.3s
Declination	−57°33′28″
Apparent magnitude (V)	+4.45
Distance	1380 ± 300 ly (422 ± 93 pc)
Spectral type	K3-4II
Other designations
HR 4159, HD 91942, CP−56°3544, HIP 51849, SAO 238222, GC 14570

HD 91942, also known as r Carinae (r Car), is a star in the constellation Carina. r Carinae is an orange K-type bright giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.45. It is approximately 1380 light years from Earth.