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6 Canis Minoris

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6 Canis Minoris
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation Canis Minor
Right ascension 07h29m47.8s
Declination +12°00′24″
Apparent magnitude (V) +4.55 <tr valign=top><td>Distance</td><td>560 ± 76 ly
(172 ± 23 pc)</td></tr><tr valign=top><td>Spectral type</td><td>K1+IIIBa0.4</td></tr>
Other designations
HR 2864, HD 59294, BD+12°1567, FK5 1193, HIP 36425, SAO 96952, GC 10024

6 Canis Minoris is a star in the constellation Canis Minor.

6 Canis Minoris is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.55. It is approximately 560 light years from Earth.


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