σ-For (Star)

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From South El Monte , σ-For is not observable – it will reach its highest point in the sky during daytime and is 40° below the horizon at dusk.

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Name σ-For
Object type Star
Other names
σ-For
Sigma Fornacis
HR 1171[1]
HD 23738
HIP 17618[3]
TYC 6454-1206-1[2]
Gaia EDR3- 5080104261356834304[4]
Position
Right ascension:03h46m27s [4]
Declination:−29°20'17" [4]
Constellation:Fornax
Magnitude:5.91 (V) [2]
6.05 (BT) [2]
5.92 (VT) [2]
5.89 (G) [4]
5.94 (BP) [4]
5.77 (RP) [4]
Distance:98.1 parsec
319.9 lightyrs [4]
B-V Color (mag):0.11
Proper motion (speed):7.8 mas/yr[4]
Proper motion (pos ang):60.5°
Derived quantities
Absolute mag (V):0.95
Visibility from South El Monte

All times shown in South El Monte local time.

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34.05°N
118.05°W
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