Psi7 Aurigae

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ψ⁷ Aurigae
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation Auriga
Right ascension 06h50m45.9s
Declination +41°46′53″
Apparent magnitude (V) +4.99
Distance 364 ± 32 ly
(112 ± 10 pc)
Spectral type K3III
Other designations
58 Aurigae, HR 2516, HD 49520, BD+41°1536, FK5 2527, HIP 32844, SAO 41380, GC 8931, CCDM 06508+4147
The correct title of this article is Psi⁷ Aurigae. It features superscript or subscript characters that are substituted or omitted because of technical limitations.


For other star systems with this Bayer designation, see Psi Aurigae.

Psi⁷ Aurigae (ψ⁷ Aur / ψ⁷ Aurigae) is a triple star system in the constellation Auriga. It is approximately 364 light years from Earth.

The primary component, ψ⁷ Aurigae A, is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.99. Its two companions are the 10th magnitude ψ⁷ Aurigae B 40.9 arcseconds away and the 12th magnitude ψ⁷ Aurigae C 118 arcseconds from the primary.