Zubenelhakrabi

Zubenelhakrabi (γ Librae) is a yellow giant star in the constellation Libra. With an apparent magnitude of 3.91 it is the 473rd-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 164 light-years from Earth.

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

ConstellationLibra
Designationγ Librae (Gamma Librae), HR 5787
Apparent magnitude3.91 (473rd brightest)
Spectral typeG8.5III
Coloryellow (B−V 1.01)
Distanceabout 164 light-years
Right ascension15 h 35.5 min
Declination−14.79°
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 Zubenelhakrabi

Zubenelhakrabi is in Libra. From 40° N it is highest in the south in June evenings, about 35° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 70° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Dschubba (10° away), Antares (17° away) and Sabik (23° away).

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Other named stars in Libra

ZubeneschamaliZubenelgenubiBrachium

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