Phi Serpentis

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φ Serpentis
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation
(pronunciation)
Serpens
Right ascension 15h 57m 14.6s
Declination +14° 24' 52"
Apparent magnitude (V) +5.54
Distance 227 ± 13 ly
(70 ± 4 pc)
Spectral type K1IV
Other designations
HR 5940, HD 142980,
SAO 101834, HIP 78132

Phi Serpentis (φ Ser / φ Serpentis) is a star in the constellation Serpens.

Phi Serpentis is an orange K-type subgiant with an apparent magnitude of +5.54. It is approximately 227 light years from Earth and thus has an absolute magnitude of 1.3.