72 Ophiuchi
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| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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|---|---|
| Constellation (pronunciation) |
Ophiuchus |
| Right ascension | 18h 7m 21.02s |
| Declination | +9° 33' 49.2" |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +3.71 |
| Absolute magnitude (V) | +1.69 |
| Distance | 83 ly (25.46 pc) |
| Spectral type | A4IV |
| Other designations | |
72 Ophiuchi (72 Oph / 72 Ophiuchi) is a Class A4, fourth-magnitude star in the constellation Ophiuchus. It sometimes called by the Greek name Phorbaceus, referring to the hero Phorbas, who saved the island of Rhodes from a plague of serpents.
72 Ophiuchi is a multiple star system of several components, located about 85 light-years from Earth.
[edit] References
- HD 165777 -- Double or Multiple Star. SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Retrieved on 2007-01-20.
