Nekkar
HIP 73555; Beta Boo; 42 Boo
HIP 73555; Beta Boo; 42 Boo
Star
Boo
Visible
Level 1
Naked eye / Binoculars
Physical Properties
Magnitude
3.50
Range
3.48 - 3.49
Variable Type
ORG
Spectral Type
G8IIIa Fe-0.5
Star Color
Orange
(B-V 0.97)
Distance
225 ly
Position & Identifiers
RA
15h 01m 56.8s
Dec
+40° 23' 26.0"
Constellation
Boo
HR
5602
HIP
73555
Bayer
Beta
Flamsteed
42 Boo
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Nekkar; Merez; Meres.
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