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Cebalrai
K2III60Bet Oph · Ophiuchus
Cebalrai is a K2III-type star located in the constellation of Ophiuchus. Sitting at a distance of approximately 81.85 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 2.76, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 86742.
Common NameCebalrai
Bayer Designation60Bet Oph
HIP Catalog IDHIP 86742
ConstellationOphiuchus
Right Ascension17h 43m 28.4s
Declination+4° 34' 2"
Distance81.85 ly
Apparent Magnitude+2.76
Absolute Magnitude+0.76
Color Index (B-V)1.17
Spectral ClassK2III
Variable StarNo