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Acrab B
B2V8Bet2Sco · Scorpius
Acrab B is a B2V-type star located in the constellation of Scorpius. Sitting at a distance of approximately 398 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 4.90, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 78821.
Common NameAcrab B
Bayer Designation8Bet2Sco
HIP Catalog IDHIP 78821
ConstellationScorpius
Right Ascension16h 5m 26.6s
Declination-19° 48' 7"
Distance398 ly
Apparent Magnitude+4.90
Absolute Magnitude-0.53
Color Index (B-V)-0.02
Spectral ClassB2V
Variable StarNo