Sigma Capricorni

σ Capricorni
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Capricornus
Right ascension 20h19m23.6s
Declination 19°07′07″
Apparent magnitude (V) +5.28
Distance700 ± 140 ly
(214 ± 42 pc)
Spectral typeK2 III[1]
Other designations
7 Capricorni, HR 7761, HD 193150, BD−19°5776, FK5 3625, HIP 100195, SAO 163445, GC 28233, ADS 13675, CCDM J20194-1908

Sigma Capricorni (σ Cap, σ Capricorni) is a star in the constellation Capricornus. σ Capricorni is an orange K-type bright giant with an apparent magnitude of +5.28. It is approximately 700 light years from Earth.

References

  1. Houk, N.; Smith-Moore, M. (1988). "Michigan Catalogue of Two-dimensional Spectral Types for the HD Stars. Volume 4, Declinations -26°.0 to -12°.0". Michigan Catalogue of Two-dimensional Spectral Types for the HD Stars. Volume 4. Bibcode:1988MSS...C04....0H.
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