Gamma Ophiuchi
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| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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|---|---|
| Constellation (pronunciation) |
Ophiuchus |
| Right ascension | 17h 47m 53.57s |
| Declination | +2° 42' 26.9" |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +3.75 |
| Absolute magnitude (V) | +1.43 |
| Distance | 95 ly (29.14 pc) |
| Spectral type | A0V |
| Other designations | |
Gamma Ophiuchi (γ Oph / γ Ophiuchi) is a Class A4, fourth-magnitude star in the constellation Ophiuchus. It sometimes called by the Arabic name Al Durajah, with reference to a mighty Arabian charioteer seen among the stars of Ophiuchus.
Gamma Ophiuchi is a stellar system located about 95 light-years from Earth.
[edit] References
- HD 161868 -- Star. SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Retrieved on 2007-01-20.
