Sigma Arae

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σ Arae
Observation data
Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Ara
Right ascension 17h 35m 39.6s
Declination −46° 30' 20"
Apparent magnitude (V) +4.56
Absolute magnitude (V) -0.80
Distance 386 ± 33 ly
(118 ± 10 pc)
Spectral type A0V
Other designations
HR 6537, HD 159217,
CD-46°11661, HIP 86092,
SAO 228162, GC 23815

Sigma Arae (σ Ara / σ Arae) is a star in the constellation Ara.

Sigma Arae is a white A-type main sequence dwarf with an apparent magnitude of +4.56. It is approximately 386 light years from Earth.


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