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Sigma Oph

HIP 85355; Sigma Oph; 49 Oph Star Ophiuchus (Oph) Visible Level 2 Small telescope (4")
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Physical Properties

Magnitude 4.34
Spectral Type K2II
Star Color Red (B-V 1.50)
Distance 408 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 17h 26m 30.9s
Dec +04° 08' 25.0"
Constellation Ophiuchus (Oph)
HR 6498
HIP 85355
Bayer Sigma
Flamsteed 49 Oph

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