Zubenelgenubi - α2 Librae (alpha2 Librae)
Zubenelgenubi, also designated as α2 Librae (alpha2 Librae), is a variable and multiple sub-giant star of spectral class A3 in the constellation of Libra.
Zubenelgenubi visual magnitude is 2.75. Because of its brightness, Zubenelgenubi 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
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Finder chart for Zubenelgenubi - α2 Librae (alpha2 Librae).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class

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

Star System Properties
Zubenelgenubi 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 Zubenelgenubi double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Zubenelgenubi is distant 77.16 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 10 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's Zubenelgenubi - α2 Librae (alpha2 Librae) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):