α Arae (alpha Arae)
α Arae is a variable and double main-sequence star of spectral class B2 in the constellation of Ara.
α Arae visual magnitude is 2.95. Because of its brightness, α Arae is clearly visible to the naked eye when observed from locations with dark skies, and should be also quite easily visible from light polluted areas.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where α Arae is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
α Arae is a visual double star which can be observed only with the help of very large telescopes. The table below shows key information about the α Arae double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
α Arae is distant 242.20 light years from the Sun
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
α Arae (alpha Arae) is currently not visible from Greenwich, UK