Theta Apodis

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θ Apodis
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation
(pronunciation)		 Apus
Right ascension 14h 05m 19.8s
Declination −76° 47' 48"
Apparent magnitude (V) +5.69
Distance 328 ± 21 ly
(101 ± 6 pc)
Spectral type M6.5III:
Other designations
HR 5261, HD 122250,
CP-76°799, FK5 1363,
HIP 68815, SAO 257112,
GC 18975

Theta Apodis (θ Aps / θ Apodis) is a star in the constellation Apus.

Theta Apodis is a M-type red giant with a mean apparent magnitude of +5.69. It is approximately 328 light years from Earth. It is classified as a semiregular variable star and its brightness varies by 0.56 magnitudes with a period of 119 days.

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