Eta Trianguli Australis

η Trianguli Australis
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Triangulum Australe
Right ascension 16h 41m 23.3s
Declination −68° 17' 46"
Apparent magnitude (V) +5.89
Distance 690 ± 95 ly
(210 ± 30 pc)
Spectral type B7IVe
Other designations
HR 6172, HD 149671,
CP-68 2789, HIP 81710,
SAO 253649, GC 22379

Eta Trianguli Australis (η TrA, η Trianguli Australis) is a star in the constellation Triangulum Australe. It is sometimes given a superscript: η¹ Trianguli Australis, though it is the only star that is commonly referred to by this Bayer designation.

Eta Trianguli Australis is a blue-white B-type subgiant with an apparent magnitude of +5.89. It is approximately 690 light years from Earth.