κ2 Boötis (kappa2 Boötis)
κ2 Boötis is a variable and double sub-giant star of spectral class A8 in the constellation of Boötes.
κ2 Boötis visual magnitude is 4.54. Because of its moderate brightness, κ2 Boötis 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
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where κ2 Boötis is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
κ2 Boötis is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of small or medium telescopes. The table below shows key information about the κ2 Boötis double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
κ2 Boötis is distant 155.02 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 17 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
κ2 Boötis (kappa2 Boötis) is circumpolar and transits at 03:18 UTC (altitude: 80.9°)