R Apodis

**R Apodis**
Observation data Epoch J2000.0
Constellation (pronunciation)	Apus
Right ascension	14^h 57^m 52.9^s
Declination	−76° 39' 46"
Apparent magnitude (V)	+5.37
Distance	428 ± 31 ly (131 ± 10 pc)
Spectral type	K4III:
Other designations
R Apodis, HR 5540, HD 131109, CP-76°924, FK5 3175, HIP 73223, SAO 257212, GC 20057

R Apodis (R Aps) is a star in the constellation Apus.

R Apodis is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +5.37. It is approximately 428 light years from Earth. Although it carries the variable star designation R Apodis, it is now not thought to be a variable star.

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