Constellation: Lyra
Right Ascension: 18h 42m 50.00s
Declination: +36° 57′ 30.9″
Distance: 4468 ly
Apparent Magnitude: 7.5 - 8.4
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HK Lyr is a semi-regular variable carbon star, and easy to identify in this image due to its reddish-orange color. On a approximate period of 186 days, its magnitude varies between 7.5 and 8.4. It's B-V index is 3.08.

Telescope: Explore Scientific 127 Refractor
Camera: ZWO 2600 MM