Chi Andromedae

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χ Andromedae
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation
(pronunciation)		 Andromeda
Right ascension 01h 39m 21.0s
Declination +44° 23' 10"
Apparent magnitude (V) +5.01
Distance 242 ± 14 ly
(74 ± 4 pc)
Spectral type G8III
Other designations
Keun Nan Mun,
52 Andromedae, HR 469,
HD 10072, BD+43°343,
FK5 2112, HIP 7719,
SAO 37406, GC 1991

Chi Andromedae (χ And / χ Andromedae) is a star in the constellation Andromeda. It also has the traditional name Keun Nan Mun, which it shares with φ Andromedae. The name derives from the Mandarin phrase 軍南門 jūnnánmén, meaning "the south gate of the camp".

Chi Andromedae is a yellow G-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +5.01. It is approximately 242 light years from Earth.

Andromeda Constellation
Andromeda Constellation

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