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Kaus Borealis
K1IIIb22Lam Sgr · Sagittarius
Kaus Borealis is a K1IIIb-type star located in the constellation of Sagittarius. Sitting at a distance of approximately 78.18 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 2.82, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 90496.
Common NameKaus Borealis
Bayer Designation22Lam Sgr
HIP Catalog IDHIP 90496
ConstellationSagittarius
Right Ascension18h 27m 58.2s
Declination-25° 25' 18"
Distance78.18 ly
Apparent Magnitude+2.82
Absolute Magnitude+0.92
Color Index (B-V)1.02
Spectral ClassK1IIIb
Variable StarNo