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Yed Prior

Yed Prior (also known as Delta Ophiuchi) is a star in the constellation Ophiuchus. It located at Right Ascension 16h 14.345m and Declination -3° 41.667'.
 

 

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Yed Prior

 
 
Fact Sheet

Identity

  Delta Ophiuchi

Constellation

  Ophiuchus

SAO Catalog Number

  141052

HD Catalog Number

  146051

FK5 Catalog Number

  603

Magnitude

  2.74

Spectral Class

  M0.5III

Location

  16h 14.345m (Right Ascension)

  -3° 41.667' (Declination)

Proper Motion

  -0.044 (Right Ascension)

  -0.143 (Declination)