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Arkab Prior
B9VBet1Sgr · Sagittarius
Arkab Prior is a B9V-type star located in the constellation of Sagittarius. Sitting at a distance of approximately 314 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 3.96, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 95241.
Common NameArkab Prior
Bayer DesignationBet1Sgr
HIP Catalog IDHIP 95241
ConstellationSagittarius
Right Ascension19h 22m 38.3s
Declination-44° 27' 32"
Distance314 ly
Apparent Magnitude+3.96
Absolute Magnitude-0.95
Color Index (B-V)-0.09
Spectral ClassB9V
Variable StarNo