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Alpha Scorpii (Antares A)

Alpha Scorpii (α Sco), also known as Antares A, is a spectral class M1.5Iab-b star of magnitude 0.91 located in the constellation Scorpius. α Sco is one of the brighter stars in Scorpius and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.

      1. Name:
      2. Alpha Scorpii
      1. Short name:
      2. α Sco
      1. Common name:
      2. Antares A
      1. Spectral class:
      2. M1.5Iab-b
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 0.91
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 16h 29m 24.47s
      1. Declination:
      2. -26° 25' 55.0"