Kappa Ophiuchi
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| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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|---|---|
| Constellation (pronunciation) |
Ophiuchus |
| Right ascension | 16h 57m 40.27s |
| Declination | +9° 22' 30.2" |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +3.19 |
| Absolute magnitude (V) | +1.09 |
| Distance | 86 ly (26.38 pc) |
| Spectral type | A2III |
| Other designations | |
Kappa Ophiuchi (κ Oph / κ Ophiuchi) is a Class A2, third-magnitude star in the constellation Ophiuchus. It occasionally called by the Hebrew-Arabic name Helkath, meaning "battlefield" or "battleground".
Kappa Ophiuchi is a variable star located about 85 light-years from Earth.
[edit] References
- HD 153210 -- Variable Star. SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Retrieved on 2007-01-21.
