Zeta Ara

HIP 83081; Zeta Ara Star Ara Visible Level 1 Naked eye / Binoculars

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Physical Properties

Magnitude 3.13

Spectral Type K3III

Star Color Red (B-V 1.60)

Distance 486 ly

Position & Identifiers

RA 16h 58m 37.2s

Dec -55° 59' 25.0"

Constellation Ara

HR 6285

HIP 83081

Bayer Zeta

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