Gamma Trianguli Australis

γ Trianguli Australis
Observation data
Epoch J2000.0      Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Triangulum Australe
Right ascension 15h 18m 54.6s
Declination −68° 40' 46"
Apparent magnitude (V) +2.87
Distance 183 ± 5 ly
(56 ± 2 pc)
Spectral type A1V
Other designations
HR 5671, HD 135382, CP-68 2383, FK5 560, HIP 74946, SAO 253097, GC 20538

Gamma Trianguli Australis (γ TrA, γ Trianguli Australis) is a star in the constellation Triangulum Australe.

Gamma Trianguli Australis is a white A-type main sequence dwarf with an apparent magnitude of +2.87. It is approximately 183 light years from Earth.

Modern legacy

γ TrA appears on the flag of Brazil, symbolising the state of Paraná.[1]

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