Beta Arae (HIP 85258), a orange supergiant star in Stars

Beta Arae (HIP 85258) is a orange supergiant star (K0/1Ib) in Stars, 634 light years from Earth at magnitude 2.84.

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Beta Arae (HIP 85258)

Beta Arae is a orange supergiant star in the constellation Stars. At 634 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 2.84. Galactic velocity: 24.4 km/s. Galactic orbit: 19,964 23,650 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 17h 25m, Dec -55° 31.8'

Spectral type: K0/1Ib

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