20 Canum Venaticorum

20 Canum Venaticorum
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Canes Venatici
Right ascension 13h17m32.5s
Declination +40°34′21″
Apparent magnitude (V) +4.72
Distance286 ± 17 ly
(88 ± 5 pc)
Spectral typeF3III
Other designations
AO Canum Venaticorum, HR 5017, HD 115604, BD+41°2380, FK5 494, HIP 64844, SAO 44549, GC 18000

20 Canum Venaticorum is a star in the constellation Canes Venatici.

20 Canum Venaticorum is a yellow-white F-type giant with a mean apparent magnitude of +4.72. It is approximately 286 light years from Earth. It is classified as a Delta Scuti type variable star and its brightness varies from magnitude +4.70 to +4.75 with a period of 2.92 hours.


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