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Albireo

Albireo (also known as Beta Cygni) is a star in the constellation Cygnus. It located at Right Ascension 19h 30.722m and Declination 27° 57.583'.
 

 

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Albireo

 
 
Fact Sheet

Identity

  Beta Cygni

Constellation

  Cygnus

SAO Catalog Number

  87301

HD Catalog Number

  183912

FK5 Catalog Number

  732

Magnitude

  3.08

Spectral Class

  K3II+B9.5V

Location

  19h 30.722m (Right Ascension)

  27° 57.583' (Declination)

Proper Motion

  0.002 (Right Ascension)

  -0.002 (Declination)