Cebalrai - β Ophiuchi (beta Ophiuchi)
Cebalrai, also designated as β Ophiuchi (beta Ophiuchi), is a giant star of spectral class K2 in the constellation of Ophiuchus.
Cebalrai visual magnitude is 2.77. Because of its brightness, Cebalrai 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
Simplified finder chart for Cebalrai - β Ophiuchi (beta Ophiuchi).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Cebalrai is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Cebalrai is distant 81.95 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 12 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's Cebalrai - β Ophiuchi (beta Ophiuchi) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):