Xi Aurigae
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Observation data Epoch J2000 |
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Constellation (pronunciation) |
Auriga |
Right ascension | 05h 54m 50.8s |
Declination | +55° 42' 25" |
Apparent magnitude (V) | +4.96 |
Distance | 241 ± 13 ly (74 ± 4 pc) |
Spectral type | A2V |
Other designations | |
Xi Aurigae (ξ Aur / ξ Aurigae) is a star in the constellation Auriga.
ξ Aurigae is a white A-type main sequence dwarf with an apparent magnitude of +4.96. It is approximately 241 light-years from Earth.