HD 198404

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HD 198404 (HR 7975) is a star in the equatorial constellation Delphinus. It has an apparent magnitude of 6.19,[3] allowing it to be faintly seen with the naked eye. Parallax measurements place the object at a distance of 395 light years[2] and it is approaching the Solar System with a heliocentric radial velocity of −21.6 km/s.[6]

Right ascension20h 49m 59.0925s[2]
Declination+05° 32 40.508[2]
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HD 198404
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0 (ICRS)
Constellation Delphinus[1]
Right ascension 20h 49m 59.0925s[2]
Declination +05° 32 40.508[2]
Apparent magnitude (V) 6.19±0.01[3]
Characteristics
Spectral type K0[4]
U−B color index +0.79[5]
B−V color index +0.98[5]
Astrometry
Radial velocity (Rv)−21.63±0.31[6] km/s
Proper motion (μ) RA: +43.408 mas/yr[2]
Dec.: −0.174 mas/yr[2]
Parallax (π)8.2537±0.1261 mas[2]
Distance395 ± 6 ly
(121 ± 2 pc)
Absolute magnitude (MV)+0.7[1]
Details
Mass3.12[7] M
Radius10.54[8] R
Luminosity56.3[9] L
Surface gravity (log g)2.8[7] cgs
Temperature4,809[10] K
Metallicity [Fe/H]+0.17[7] dex
Other designations
21 G. Delphini, AG+05°3046, BD+05°4626, GC 29044, HD 198404, HIP 102833, HR 7975, SAO 126267, WDS J20500+0533A[11][12]
Database references
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HD 198404 has a simple stellar classification of K0,[4] indicating that it is a K-type star. Its enlarged diameter of 10.54 R[8] and its low surface gravity[7] suggest that it has evolved away from the main sequence to become a giant star.[7] HD 198404 has 3.12 times the mass of the Sun[7] and radiates at 56 times the luminosity of the Sun[9] from its photosphere at an effective temperature of 4,809 K,[10] giving it a yellowish orange hue. The star is metal enriched, having an iron abundance 48% greater than that of the Sun.[7]

HD 198404 has an optical companion located 78.2 away along a position angle of 127° (as of 2014).[13]

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