Zeta Arae

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ζ Arae
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0
Constellation
(pronunciation)
Ara
Right ascension 16h 58m 37.2s
Declination −55° 59' 25"
Apparent magnitude (V) +3.12
Absolute magnitude (V) -3.11
Distance 574 ± 92 ly
(176 ± 28 pc)
Spectral type K3III
Other designations
HR 6285, HD 152786,
Wo 9581, CP-55°7766,
FK5 631, HIP 83081,
SAO 244315, GC 22845

Zeta Arae (ζ Ara / ζ Arae) is a star in the constellation Ara.

Zeta Arae is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +3.12. It is approximately 574 light years from Earth.


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