HD 179949
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| Observation data Epoch 2000 |
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| Constellation (pronunciation) |
Sagittarius |
| Right ascension | 19h 15m 33.23s |
| Declination | -24° 10' 45.67" |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 6.25 |
| Distance | 88.18 ly (27.05 pc) |
| Spectral type | F8V |
| Other designations | |
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GJ 749, CD-24°15161,
HR 7291, HIP 94645 |
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HD 179949 is a 6th magnitude star in the constellation of Sagittarius. It is a yellow-white dwarf (spectral class F8 V), a type of star hotter and more luminous than our Sun. The star is located at 88 light years from Earth and might be visible under exceptionally good conditions to an experienced observer without technical aid. However, usually binoculars are needed.
A planet is known orbiting the star.
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