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Acrab
B0.5V8Bet1Sco · Scorpius
Acrab is a B0.5V-type star located in the constellation of Scorpius. Sitting at a distance of approximately 404 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 2.56, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 78820.
Common NameAcrab
Bayer Designation8Bet1Sco
HIP Catalog IDHIP 78820
ConstellationScorpius
Right Ascension16h 5m 26.2s
Declination-19° 48' 20"
Distance404 ly
Apparent Magnitude+2.56
Absolute Magnitude-2.91
Color Index (B-V)-0.07
Spectral ClassB0.5V
Variable StarNo