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Alpha Arae (Choo)

Alpha Arae (α Ara), also known as Choo, is a spectral class B2Vne star of magnitude 2.84 located in the constellation Ara. α Ara is one of the brighter stars in Ara and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.

      1. Name:
      2. Alpha Arae
      1. Short name:
      2. α Ara
      1. Common name:
      2. Choo
      1. Spectral class:
      2. B2Vne
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 2.84
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 17h 31m 50.52s
      1. Declination:
      2. -49° 52' 33.5"
      1. Constellation:
      2. Ara