HR5642
HR5642 is a multiple giant star of spectral class K1 in the constellation of Lupus.
HR5642 visual magnitude is 6.44. Because of its faintness, HR5642 is visible to the naked eye only from locations with very dark skies, while it is not visible at all from skies affected by light pollution.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Simplified finder chart for HR5642.
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where HR5642 is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
HR5642 is a visual double star which can be observed with binoculars or small telescopes. The table below shows key information about the HR5642 double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
HR5642 is distant 389.02 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 4 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
HR5642 is currently not visible from Greenwich, UK