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Sharjah

HIP 79431

Proper NameNone
Bayer DesignationNone
Flamsteed NumberNone
HR (BSC)None
HDNone
Other DesignationsHIP 79431
ConstellationScorpius
Right Ascension16h 12m 42s
Declination-18° 52' 32"
Distance48 light years
15 parsecs
MagnitudeApparent: +11.34
Absolute: +10.55
Spectral ClassM3V red dwarf (some source prefer a K-type orange classification)
Planets in this systemBarajeel (Sharjah b, HIP 79431 b), gas giant
Optimum VisibilityJune

The blue clouding that forms a background to the star Sharjah forms part of an extensive reflection nebula lying far beyond the star. This is the Blue Horsehead Nebula, IC 4592, which reflects the light of the bright star Jabbah (Nu Scorpii) to the south of Sharjah in the sky. Imagery provided by Aladin sky atlas

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