Gamma Capricorni
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| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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| Constellation | Capricornus |
| Right ascension | 21h40m05.5s |
| Declination | −16°39′44″ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +3.69 |
| Distance | 139 ± 7 ly (43 ± 2 pc) |
| Spectral type | F0p |
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Gamma Capricorni (γ Cap / γ Capricorni) is a star in the constellation Capricornus. It also has the traditional name Nashira, which comes from the Arabic for "bearer of good news". Because it is near the ecliptic, γ Capricorni can be occulted by the Moon, and (rarely) by planets.
γ Capricorni is a yellow-white F-type main sequence dwarf with a mean apparent magnitude of +3.69. It is approximately 139 light years from Earth. It is classified as an Alpha2 Canum Venaticorum type variable star and its brightness varies by 0.03 magnitudes.
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