Kraz

Kraz (β Corvi) is a yellow bright giant star in the constellation Corvus. With an apparent magnitude of 2.65 it is the 107th-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 163 light-years from Earth.

Finder chart showing where Kraz is in the constellation Corvus
Kraz (circled) in Corvus, with the surrounding constellations and bright stars.
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Facts

ConstellationCorvus
Designationβ Corvi (Beta Corvi), HR 4786
Apparent magnitude2.65 (107th brightest)
Spectral typeG5II
Coloryellow (B−V 0.89)
Distanceabout 163 light-years
Right ascension12 h 34.4 min
Declination−23.40°
Best monthMay (at about 9 pm)

Sources: star positions, magnitudes and colors from the Yale Bright Star Catalogue; constellation boundaries and star names from the IAU; areas and distances from Wikidata; stick figures by M. van der Sluys. How the maps are made.

How to find Kraz

Kraz is in Corvus. From 40° N it is highest in the south in May evenings, about 27° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 78° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Gienah (7° away), Spica (17° away) and Menkent (24° away).

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Other named stars in Corvus

GienahAlgorabAlchiba

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