⭐ Rasalhague (star)
Rasalhague (alpha Oph) is a A5III star at 47.0 light-years, magnitude 2.08, in the Serpent-bearer constellation.
J2000 coordinates
| Hipparcos number: | HIP 86032 |
| Bayer designation: | alpha Oph |
| Constellation: | Serpent-bearer (Oph) |
| Right Ascension (RA): | 263.733627° (17:34:56) |
| Declination (Dec): | 12.560035° |
| Visual magnitude: | 2.08 |
| Spectral type: | A5III |
| Distance: | 47.0 light-years |
Visible now?
In Sao Paulo (2026-04-29 07:09): altitude 21.6°, azimuth 295.3°. Visible above the horizon.
In Rio de Janeiro: altitude 19.0°, azimuth 293.3°.