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Kaus Australis
B9.5III20Eps Sgr · Sagittarius
Kaus Australis is a B9.5III-type star located in the constellation of Sagittarius. Sitting at a distance of approximately 143 ly from Earth, it shines with an apparent magnitude of 1.79, making it an interesting target for observation. It is officially recorded in the Hipparcos catalog as HIP 90185.
Common NameKaus Australis
Bayer Designation20Eps Sgr
HIP Catalog IDHIP 90185
ConstellationSagittarius
Right Ascension18h 24m 10.3s
Declination-34° 23' 5"
Distance143 ly
Apparent Magnitude+1.79
Absolute Magnitude-1.42
Color Index (B-V)-0.03
Spectral ClassB9.5III
Variable StarNo