R Apodis

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R Apodis
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation
(pronunciation)		 Apus
Right ascension 14h 57m 52.9s
Declination −76° 39' 46"
Apparent magnitude (V) +5.37
Distance 428 ± 31 ly
(131 ± 10 pc)
Spectral type K4III:
Other designations
R Apodis, HR 5540,
HD 131109, CP-76°924,
FK5 3175, HIP 73223,
SAO 257212, GC 20057

R Apodis (R Aps) is a star in the constellation Apus.

R Apodis is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +5.37. It is approximately 428 light years from Earth. Although it carries the variable star designation R Apodis, it is now not thought to be a variable star.


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