Rho Serpentis

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ρ Serpentis
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation
(pronunciation)
Serpens
Right ascension 15h 51m 15.9s
Declination +20° 58' 40"
Apparent magnitude (V) +4.74
Distance 395 ± 34 ly
(121 ± 10 pc)
Spectral type K5III
Other designations
38 Serpentis, HR 5899,
HD 141992, SAO 84037,
HIP 77661

Rho Serpentis (ρ Ser / ρ Serpentis) is a star in the constellation Serpens.

Rho Serpentis is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +4.74. It is approximately 395 light years from Earth.