Kappa Serpentis

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κ Serpentis
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation
(pronunciation)
Serpens
Right ascension 15h 48m 44.4s
Declination +18° 08' 30"
Apparent magnitude (V) +4.09
Distance 348 ± 30 ly
(107 ± 9 pc)
Spectral type M1III
Other designations
35 Serpentis, HR 5879,
HD 141477, SAO 101752,
HIP 77450

Kappa Serpentis (κ Ser / κ Serpentis) is a star in the constellation Serpens, in its head (Serpens Caput).

Kappa Serpentis is a red M-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.09. It is approximately 348 light years from Earth.