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Star

Alpha Ophiuchi

Alpha Ophiuchi (α Oph) is a spectral class A5III star of magnitude 2.08 located in the constellation Ophiuchus. α Oph is one of the brighter stars in Ophiuchus and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.

      1. Name:
      2. Alpha Ophiuchi
      1. Short name:
      2. α Oph
      1. Spectral class:
      2. A5III
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 2.08
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 17h 34m 56.00s
      1. Declination:
      2. +12° 33' 38.1"