HD 96566
For other stars with the Bayer designation z Carinae, see z Carinae.
| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Carina |
| Right ascension | 11h06m32.4s |
| Declination | −62°25′27″ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +4.62 |
| Distance | 370 ± 21 ly (113 ± 7 pc) |
| Spectral type | G8III |
| Other designations | |
HD 96566 (z1 Carinae, z1 Car) is a star in the constellation Carina. It is a yellow G-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.62 and is approximately 370 light years from Earth.
It has 3.6 times the mass of the Sun.[1]
References
- ↑ Gondoin, P. (December 1999), "Evolution of X-ray activity and rotation on G-K giants", Astronomy and Astrophysics 352: 217–227, Bibcode:1999A&A...352..217G
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