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Kap Sco
B1.5IIIKap Sco · Scorpius
Kap Sco is a B1.5III-type star located in the constellation of Scorpius. Sitting at a distance of approximately 483 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 2.39, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 86670.
Common NameKap Sco
Bayer DesignationKap Sco
HIP Catalog IDHIP 86670
ConstellationScorpius
Right Ascension17h 42m 29.3s
Declination-39° 1' 48"
Distance483 ly
Apparent Magnitude+2.39
Absolute Magnitude-3.46
Color Index (B-V)-0.17
Spectral ClassB1.5III
Variable StarNo