⭐ Antares B (star)

Antares B (alpha Sco B) is a B2.5V star at 553.0 light-years, magnitude 5.50, in the Scorpion constellation.

HIP 80763 mag 5.50 B2.5V

J2000 coordinates

Hipparcos number:HIP 80763
Bayer designation:alpha Sco B
Constellation:Scorpion (Sco)
Right Ascension (RA):247.351915° (16:29:24)
Declination (Dec):-26.432003°
Visual magnitude:5.50
Spectral type:B2.5V
Distance:553.0 light-years

Visible now?

In Sao Paulo (2026-04-29 08:10): altitude 9.3°, azimuth 245.1°. Visible above the horizon.

In Rio de Janeiro: altitude 6.2°, azimuth 243.9°.

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