HR 5955

HR5955
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Apus
Right ascension 16h 5m 55.8s[1]
Declination −72° 24' 3" [1]
Apparent magnitude (V) 5.70 [2]
Distance288 [2] ly
(89.1 pc)
Spectral typeK1.5III CN1 [2]
Other designations
HD143346, HIP 78868, HR5955

HR 5955 is an orange giant star, type K1.5III CN1, in the far southern constellation of Apus. Its distance of 288 ly gives is a vmag of 5.70.

HR5955 is 28.5 minutes earlier than and about 5 deg. north of the yellow giant star Gamma Apodis which is the second brightest star in the constellation of Apus.


References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 stars of Apus Alcyone contellation list
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 HR 5955 Astro Studio 4Mar2013