Zubenelgenubi

Zubenelgenubi (α2 Librae) is a white subgiant star in the constellation Libra. With an apparent magnitude of 2.75 it is the 123rd-brightest star in the night sky.

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

ConstellationLibra
Designationα2 Librae (Alpha Librae), HR 5531
Apparent magnitude2.75 (123rd brightest)
Spectral typeA3IV
Colorwhite (B−V 0.15)
Distance—
Right ascension14 h 50.9 min
Declination−16.04°
Best monthJune (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 Zubenelgenubi

Zubenelgenubi is in Libra. From 40° N it is highest in the south in June evenings, about 34° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 71° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Dschubba (18° away), Spica (21° away) and Menkent (23° away).

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Other named stars in Libra

ZubeneschamaliBrachiumZubenelhakrabi

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