Alpha Aps

HIP 72370; Alpha Aps Star Apus (Aps) Visible Level 1 Naked eye / Binoculars

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Physical Properties

Magnitude 3.83

Spectral Type K3III CN0.5

Star Color Red (B-V 1.43)

Distance 447 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 14h 47m 51.6s

Dec -79° 02' 41.0"

Constellation Apus (Aps)

HR 5470

HIP 72370

Bayer Alpha

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