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Kaus Borealis

Kaus Borealis (also known as Lambda Sagittarii) is a star in the constellation Sagittarius. It located at Right Ascension 18h 27.970m and Declination -25° 25.300'.
 

 

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Kaus Borealis

 
 
Fact Sheet

Identity

  Lambda Sagittarii

Constellation

  Sagittarius

SAO Catalog Number

  186841

HD Catalog Number

  169916

FK5 Catalog Number

  692

Magnitude

  2.81

Spectral Class

  K1+IIIb

Location

  18h 27.970m (Right Ascension)

  -25° 25.300' (Declination)

Proper Motion

  -0.044 (Right Ascension)

  -0.185 (Declination)