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Arkab Posterior
F2IIIBet2Sgr · Sagittarius
Arkab Posterior is a F2III-type star located in the constellation of Sagittarius. Sitting at a distance of approximately 134 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 4.27, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 95294.
Common NameArkab Posterior
Bayer DesignationBet2Sgr
HIP Catalog IDHIP 95294
ConstellationSagittarius
Right Ascension19h 23m 13.1s
Declination-44° 47' 59"
Distance134 ly
Apparent Magnitude+4.27
Absolute Magnitude+1.20
Color Index (B-V)0.35
Spectral ClassF2III
Variable StarNo