Beta Boötis
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| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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| Constellation | Boötes |
| Right ascension | 15h 01m 56.8s |
| Declination | +40° 23' 26" |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +3.49 |
| Distance | 219 ± 8 ly (67 ± 3 pc) |
| Spectral type | G8IIIaBa0.3Fe-0.5 |
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Beta Boötis (β Boo / β Boötis) is a star in the constellation Boötes.
Beta Boötis is a yellow G-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +3.49. It is approximately 219 light years from Earth.
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