6 Canis Minoris

**6 Canis Minoris**
Observation data Epoch J2000.0
Constellation (pronunciation)	Canis Minor
Right ascension	07^h29^m47.8^s
Declination	+12°00′24″
Apparent magnitude (V)	+4.55
Distance	560 ± 76 ly (172 ± 23 pc)
Spectral type	K1+IIIBa0.4
Other designations
HR 2864, HD 59294, BD+12°1567, FK5 1193, HIP 36425, SAO 96952, GC 10024

6 Canis Minoris is a star in the constellation Canis Minor.

6 Canis Minoris is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.55. It is approximately 560 light years from Earth.

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