Kappa Aurigae

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κ Aurigae
Observation data
Epoch J2000
Constellation
(pronunciation)		 Auriga
Right ascension 06h 15m 22.7s
Declination +29° 29' 53"
Apparent magnitude (V) +4.32
Distance 169 ± 7 ly
(52 ± 2 pc)
Spectral type G8.5IIIb
Other designations
44 Aurigae, HR 2219,
HD 43039, BD+29°1154,
FK5 1168, HIP 29696,
SAO 78143, GC 7981

Kappa Aurigae (κ Aur / κ Aurigae) is a star in the constellation Auriga.

Kappa Aurigae is a yellow G-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.32. It is approximately 169 light-years from Earth.


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