Upsilon Capricorni

υ Capricorni
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Capricornus
Right ascension 20h40m03.0s
Declination 18°08′19″
Apparent magnitude (V) +5.15
Distance760 ± 160 ly
(231 ± 49 pc)
Spectral typeM2III
Other designations
15 Capricorni, HR 7900, HD 196777, BD−18°5738, FK5 773, HIP 101984, SAO 163779, GC 28777

Upsilon Capricorni (υ Cap, υ Capricorni) is a star in the constellation Capricornus. υ Capricorni is a M-type red giant with an apparent magnitude of +5.15. It is approximately 760 light years from Earth.

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