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Beta Ophiuchi

Beta Ophiuchi (β Oph) is a spectral class K2III star of magnitude 2.76 located in the constellation Ophiuchus. β 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. Beta Ophiuchi
      1. Short name:
      2. β Oph
      1. Spectral class:
      2. K2III
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 2.76
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 17h 43m 28.38s
      1. Declination:
      2. +04° 34' 00.9"