Phi Aurigae

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φ Aurigae
Observation data
Equinox J2000
Constellation Auriga
Right ascension 05h 27m 38.9s
Declination +34° 28' 33"
Apparent magnitude (V) +5.08
Distance 401 ± 39 ly
(123 ± 12 pc)
Spectral type K3IIICN+2
Other designations
24 Aurigae, HR 1805, HD 35620, BD+34°1048, HIP 25541, SAO 58051, GC 6715, CCDM 05277+3429

Phi Aurigae (φ Aur / φ Aurigae) is a star in the constellation Auriga.

φ Aurigae is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +5.08. It is approximately 401 light-years from Earth.