Eta Ara

HIP 82363; Eta Ara Star Ara Visible Level 1 Naked eye / Binoculars

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Physical Properties

Magnitude 3.76

Spectral Type K5III

Star Color Red (B-V 1.57)

Distance 299 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 16h 49m 47.1s

Dec -59° 02' 29.0"

Constellation Ara

HR 6229

HIP 82363

Bayer Eta

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Multiple Star System

Separation 23.4″

Companion Mag 13.5

Position Angle 118°

Star Colors A: Red

Discoverer RST5067

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