Beta Arae
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Observation data Equinox J2000.0 |
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Constellation | Ara |
Right ascension | 17h 25m 18.0s |
Declination | −55° 31' 48" |
Apparent magnitude (V) | +2.84 |
Distance | 603 ± 85 ly (185 ± 26 pc) |
Spectral type | K3Ib-IIa |
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Beta Arae (β Ara / β Arae) is the brightest star in the constellation Ara.
Beta Arae is an orange K-type bright giant or supergiant with an apparent magnitude of +2.84. It is approximately 603 light years from Earth.