γ Arae (gamma Arae)
γ Arae is a multiple supergiant star of spectral class B1 in the constellation of Ara.
γ Arae visual magnitude is 3.34. Because of its moderate brightness, γ Arae is easily visible to the naked eye from locations with dark skies, while it might be barely visible, or not visible at all, from light-polluted skies.

Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
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Finder chart for γ Arae (gamma Arae).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class

The red dot in the diagram below shows where γ Arae is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.

Star System Properties
γ 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 γ Arae double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
γ Arae is distant 1,135.89 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 3 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
γ Arae (gamma Arae) is currently not visible from Greenwich, UK