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Proper Name	Larawag
Bayer Designation	Epsilon Scorpii
Flamsteed Number	26 Scorpii
HR (BSC)	6241
HD	151680
Constellation	Scorpius
Right Ascension	16h 50m 10s
Declination	-34° 17' 36"
Distance	64 light years 20 parsecs
Magnitude	Apparent: +2.3 Absolute: +0.8
Spectral Class	K1III Orange Giant
Optimum Visibility	June
Notes	An orange star on the path of the Milky Way as it passes through Scorpius, lying southeastwards of bright Antares and northwestwards of the curving Scorpion's tail, a formation also known as the Fishhook. Larawag is giant star that has entered the helium-burning phase of its existence.

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