Alpha Sct

HIP 91117; Alpha Sct Star Scutum (Sct) Visible Level 1 Naked eye / Binoculars

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Physical Properties

Magnitude 3.85

Spectral Type K3 III

Star Color Red (B-V 1.33)

Distance 204 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 18h 35m 12.4s

Dec -08° 14' 39.0"

Constellation Scutum (Sct)

HR 6973

HIP 91117

Bayer Alpha

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Amp. 0.10V.

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