Beta Ophiuchi (HIP 86742), a orange bright giant star in Stars

Beta Ophiuchi (HIP 86742) is a orange bright giant star (K2III) in Stars, 82 light years from Earth at magnitude 2.76.

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Beta Ophiuchi (HIP 86742)

Beta Ophiuchi is a orange bright giant star in the constellation Stars. At 82 light years away, it shines at an apparent visual magnitude of 2.76. Iron abundance: 0.14 (138% of the Sun). Galactic velocity: 23.1 km/s. Galactic orbit: 23,992 35,972 light years from galactic center.

Sky position: RA 17h 43m, Dec +4° 34'

Spectral type: K2III

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