Sigma Aurigae

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σ Aurigae
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation Auriga
Right ascension 05h 24m 39.2s
Declination +37° 23' 08"
Apparent magnitude (V) +5.02
Distance 514 ± 63 ly
(157 ± 19 pc)
Spectral type K4III
Other designations
21 Aurigae, HR 1773, HD 35186, BD+37°1175, HIP 25292, SAO 57981, GC 6636, ADS 3984, CCDM 05247+3723

Sigma Aurigae (σ Aur / σ Aurigae) is a star in the constellation Auriga.

σ Aurigae is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +5.02. It is approximately 514 light years from Earth.


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