⭐ Cebalrai (star)
Cebalrai (beta Oph) is a K2III star at 81.8 light-years, magnitude 2.76, in the Serpent-bearer constellation.
J2000 coordinates
| Hipparcos number: | HIP 86742 |
| Bayer designation: | beta Oph |
| Constellation: | Serpent-bearer (Oph) |
| Right Ascension (RA): | 265.868145° (17:43:28) |
| Declination (Dec): | 4.567259° |
| Visual magnitude: | 2.76 |
| Spectral type: | K2III |
| Distance: | 81.8 light-years |
Visible now?
In Sao Paulo (2026-04-29 05:48): altitude 44.2°, azimuth 303.0°. Visible above the horizon.
In Rio de Janeiro: altitude 41.8°, azimuth 299.6°.