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Arcturus

Arcturus (also known as Alpha Boötis) is a star in the constellation Bootes. It located at Right Ascension 14h 15.662m and Declination 19° 10.950'.
 

 

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Arcturus

 
 
Fact Sheet

Identity

  Alpha Boötis

Constellation

  Bootes

SAO Catalog Number

  100944

HD Catalog Number

  124897

FK5 Catalog Number

  526

Magnitude

  -0.04

Spectral Class

  K1.5IIIFe-0.5

Location

  14h 15.662m (Right Ascension)

  19° 10.950' (Declination)

Proper Motion

  -1.093 (Right Ascension)

  -1.998 (Declination)