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Rukbat
B8VAlp Sgr · Sagittarius
Rukbat is a B8V-type star located in the constellation of Sagittarius. Sitting at a distance of approximately 182 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 3.96, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 95347.
Common NameRukbat
Bayer DesignationAlp Sgr
HIP Catalog IDHIP 95347
ConstellationSagittarius
Right Ascension19h 23m 53.2s
Declination-40° 36' 57"
Distance182 ly
Apparent Magnitude+3.96
Absolute Magnitude+0.23
Color Index (B-V)-0.10
Spectral ClassB8V
Variable StarNo