γ²-For (Star)

R/B-band color composite image from the Second Digitized Sky Survey (DSS2), measuring 30 arcminutes across.

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From Fairfield , γ²-For is not readily observable since it lies so far south that it will never rise more than 20° above the horizon.

Name γ²-For
Object type Star
Other names
γ²-For
Gamma2 Fornacis
HR 845[1]
HD 17729
HIP 13202[3]
TYC 6443-914-1[2]
Gaia EDR3- 5066464750894016768[4]
Position
Right ascension:02h49m54s [4]
Declination:−27°56'30" [4]
Constellation:Fornax
Magnitude:5.38 (V) [2]
5.39 (BT) [2]
5.38 (VT) [2]
5.37 (G) [4]
5.38 (BP) [4]
5.33 (RP) [4]
Distance:167.3 parsec
545.4 lightyrs [4]
B-V Color (mag):0.01
Proper motion (speed):51.6 mas/yr[4]
Proper motion (pos ang):64.8°
Derived quantities
Absolute mag (V):-0.74

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