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Celbalrai

Celbalrai (also known as Beta Ophiuchi) is a star in the constellation Ophiuchus. It located at Right Ascension 17h 43.473m and Declination 4° 34.033'.
 

 

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Celbalrai

 
 
Fact Sheet

Identity

  Beta Ophiuchi

Constellation

  Ophiuchus

SAO Catalog Number

  122671

HD Catalog Number

  161096

FK5 Catalog Number

  665

Magnitude

  2.77

Spectral Class

  K2III

Location

  17h 43.473m (Right Ascension)

  4° 34.033' (Declination)

Proper Motion

  -0.04 (Right Ascension)

  0.159 (Declination)