Theta Trianguli Australis

θ Trianguli Australis
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Triangulum Australe
Right ascension 16h 35m 44.8s
Declination 65° 29' 43"
Apparent magnitude (V) +5.50
Distance328 ± 22 ly
(101 ± 7 pc)
Spectral typeG8-K0III
Other designations
HR 6151, HD 148890, CP-65 3331, FK5 3312, HIP 81252, SAO 253614.

Theta Trianguli Australis (θ TrA, θ Trianguli Australis) is a star in the constellation Triangulum Australe.

Theta Trianguli Australis is a yellow G-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +5.50. It is approximately 328 light years from Earth.

An artistic illustration of Theta Trianguli Australis
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