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Beta Aurigae

Beta Aurigae (β Aur) is a spectral class A2V star of magnitude 1.9 located in the constellation Auriga. β Aur is one of the brighter stars in Auriga and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.

      1. Name:
      2. Beta Aurigae
      1. Short name:
      2. β Aur
      1. Spectral class:
      2. A2V
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 1.9
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 05h 59m 31.77s
      1. Declination:
      2. +44° 56' 50.8"