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Beta Herculis (Kornephoros)

Beta Herculis (β Her), also known as Kornephoros, is a spectral class G8III star of magnitude 2.78 located in the constellation Hercules. β Her is one of the brighter stars in Hercules and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.

      1. Name:
      2. Beta Herculis
      1. Short name:
      2. β Her
      1. Common name:
      2. Kornephoros
      1. Spectral class:
      2. G8III
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 2.78
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 16h 30m 13.26s
      1. Declination:
      2. +21° 29' 22.7"