H Carinae

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H Carinae
Observation data
Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Carina
Right ascension 09h31m36.3s
Declination −73°04′51″
Apparent magnitude (V) +5.46
Distance 792 ± 96 ly
(243 ± 29 pc)
Spectral type K4III
Other designations
HR 3821, HD 83095, CP−72°835, FK5 362, HIP 46741, SAO 256634, GC 13205

H Carinae (H Car) is a star in the constellation Carina. It is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +5.46 and is approximately 792 light years from Earth.