Nu² Arae
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- For other star systems with this Bayer designation, see Nu Arae.
Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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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 | |
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 Arae (υ2 Arae).