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Alpha Carinae

Alpha Carinae (α Car) is a spectral class B2IV star of magnitude 3.43 located in the constellation Carina. α Car is one of the brighter stars in Carina and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.

      1. Name:
      2. Alpha Carinae
      1. Short name:
      2. α Car
      1. Spectral class:
      2. B2IV
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 3.43
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 09h 10m 58.11s
      1. Declination:
      2. -58° 58' 00.9"