Xi Aurigae

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ξ Aurigae
Observation data
Epoch J2000
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
30 Aurigae, HR 2029, HD 39283, BD+55°1027, FK5 1157, HIP 27949, SAO 25450, GC 7404

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.