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Kappa Ophiuchi

Kappa Ophiuchi (κ Oph) is a spectral class K2IIIvar star of magnitude 3.19 located in the constellation Ophiuchus. κ 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. Kappa Ophiuchi
      1. Short name:
      2. κ Oph
      1. Spectral class:
      2. K2IIIvar
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 3.19
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 16h 57m 40.27s
      1. Declination:
      2. +09° 22' 30.2"