Psi¹ Aurigae

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For other star systems with this Bayer designation, see Psi Aurigae.
ψ1 Aurigae
Observation data
Epoch J2000
Constellation
(pronunciation)		 Auriga
Right ascension 06h24m53.9s
Declination +49°17′17″
Apparent magnitude (V) +4.92
Distance >2000 ly
(>610 pc)
Spectral type K5-M0Iab-Ib
Other designations
46 Aurigae, HR 2289, HD 44537, BD+49°1488, FK5 242, HIP 30520, SAO 41076, GC 8235

Psi1 Aurigae (ψ1 Aur / ψ1 Aurigae) is a star in the constellation Auriga.

ψ1 Aurigae is an orange K-type supergiant with a mean apparent magnitude of +4.92. It is approximately 3837 light-years from Earth. It is classified as an irregular variable star and its brightness varies from magnitude +4.75 to +5.70.

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