Kraz - β Corvi (beta Corvi)

Kraz, also designated as β Corvi (beta Corvi), is a variable bright giant star of spectral class G5 in the constellation of Corvus.

Kraz visual magnitude is 2.65. Because of its brightness, Kraz 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

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Galactic Coordinates

Finder Chart

Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class

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

Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion

Kraz is distant 139.67 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 8 kilometers per second.

Alternative Designations

Visibility from Your Location

Today's Kraz - β Corvi (beta Corvi) rise, transit and set times from Heino, Netherlands are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/Amsterdam):