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Kraz

Beta Corvi, 9 Corvi

Proper NameKraz
Bayer DesignationBeta Corvi
Flamsteed Number9 Corvi
HR (BSC)4786
HD109379
ConstellationCorvus
Right Ascension12h 34m 23s
Declination-23° 23' 48"
Distance146 light years
45 parsecs
MagnitudeApparent: +2.7
Absolute: -0.6
Spectral ClassG5II yellow Bright Giant
Optimum VisibilityApril
NotesThe southwestern star of the quadrangle that forms the Crow's body, Kraz is the second brightest of Corvus' stars after Gienah to the northwest. This is a lone yellow bright giant star with no known companions.

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