⭐ Kaus Australis (star)

Kaus Australis (epsilon Sgr) is a B9.5III star at 145.0 light-years, magnitude 1.79, in the Archer constellation.

HIP 90185 mag 1.79 B9.5III

J2000 coordinates

Hipparcos number:HIP 90185
Bayer designation:epsilon Sgr
Constellation:Archer (Sgr)
Right Ascension (RA):276.043028° (18:24:10)
Declination (Dec):-34.384617°
Visual magnitude:1.79
Spectral type:B9.5III
Distance:145.0 light-years

Visible now?

In Sao Paulo (2026-04-29 08:16): altitude 34.0°, azimuth 243.3°. Visible above the horizon.

In Rio de Janeiro: altitude 30.9°, azimuth 242.5°.

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