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Nihal

Nihal (also known as Beta Leporis) is a star in the constellation Lepus. It located at Right Ascension 5h 28.245m and Declination -20° 45.567'.
 

 

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Nihal

 
 
Fact Sheet

Identity

  Beta Leporis

Constellation

  Lepus

SAO Catalog Number

  170457

HD Catalog Number

  36079

FK5 Catalog Number

  204

Magnitude

  2.84

Spectral Class

  G5II

Location

  5h 28.245m (Right Ascension)

  -20° 45.567' (Declination)

Proper Motion

  -0.004 (Right Ascension)

  -0.089 (Declination)