HD 91942

r Carinae
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Carina
Right ascension 10h35m35.3s
Declination 57°33′28″
Apparent magnitude (V) +4.45
Distance1380 ± 300 ly
(422 ± 93 pc)
Spectral typeK3-4II
Other designations
HR 4159, HD 91942, CP−56°3544, HIP 51849, SAO 238222, GC 14570

Coordinates: 10h 35m 35.3s, −57° 33′ 28″

HD 91942, also known as r Carinae (r Car), is a star in the constellation Carina. r Carinae is an orange K-type bright giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.45. It is approximately 1380 light years from Earth.

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