Unukalhai (α Serpentis) is a triple star approximately 70 light-years (ly) away in the constellation Serpens.
α Serpentis A has an apparent magnitude of 2.6 mag. 58 arc seconds away lies α Serpentis B with an apparent magnitude of 11.8 mag. α Serpentis C is 2.3 arc minutes from A.
Unukalhai | |
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Constellation | Serpens |
Right ascension | 15h 44m 16.08s |
Declination | +06° 25′ 32.3″ |
Apparent magnitude | 2.63 mag |
Distance | (74.0 ± 0.3) ly |
Bayer designation | α Serpentis |
Bright Star Catalogue | HR 5854 |
Hipparcos Catalogue | HIP 77070 |
SAO Catalogue | SAO 121157 |
