⭐ Nunki (star)

Nunki (sigma Sgr) is a B2.5V star at 224.0 light-years, magnitude 2.05, in the Archer constellation.

HIP 89931 mag 2.05 B2.5V

J2000 coordinates

Hipparcos number:HIP 89931
Bayer designation:sigma Sgr
Constellation:Archer (Sgr)
Right Ascension (RA):283.816249° (18:55:16)
Declination (Dec):-26.296725°
Visual magnitude:2.05
Spectral type:B2.5V
Distance:224.0 light-years

Visible now?

In Sao Paulo (2026-04-29 05:44): altitude 73.4°, azimuth 256.7°. Visible above the horizon.

In Rio de Janeiro: altitude 70.2°, azimuth 255.8°.

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