Nu² Arae

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For other star systems with this Bayer designation, see Nu Arae.
ν2 Arae
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation
(pronunciation)
Ara
Right ascension 17h 51m 11.0s
Declination −53° 07' 50"
Apparent magnitude (V) +6.09
Distance 508 ly
(156 pc)
Spectral type B9.5III-IV
Other designations
HR 6632, HD 161917, CP-53°8812, HIP 87379, SAO 245072, GC 24208

Nu2 Arae (Nu2 Arae / ν2 Ara / ν2 Arae) is a blue-white B-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +6.09. It is approximately 508 light years from Earth.

The star is sometimes referred as Upsilon2 Arae2 Arae).


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