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HD 37174

Blue main sequence star in Orion

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Proper NameNone
Bayer DesignationNone
Flamsteed NumberNone
HR (BSC)None
HD37174
ConstellationOrion
Right Ascension5h 36m 27s
Declination-5° 24' 31"
Distancec. 1,200 light years
c. 400 parsecs
MagnitudeApparent: +9.15
Absolute: +1.25
Spectral ClassB9V blue main sequence star
Optimum VisibilityDecember / January

The swirling clouds in the background of HD 37174 represent the northeastern fringes of the extensive Orion Nebula. HD 37174 is one of thousands of young, hot stars associated with this vast and prominent star-forming region. Imagery provided by Aladin sky atlas

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