HD 81101
Appearance
| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 Equinox J2000.0 | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Carina |
| Right ascension | 09h20m56.8s |
| Declination | −62°24′17″ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +4.79 |
| Distance | 223 ± 7 ly (68 ± 2 pc) |
| Spectral type | G6III |
| Other designations | |
| HR 3728, HD 81101, CP−61°1242, FK5 2745, HIP 45856, SAO 250544, GC 12923 | |
HD 81101, also known as k Carinae (k Car), is a star in the constellation Carina.
k Carinae is a yellow G-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.79. It is approximately 223 light years from Earth.