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Beta Scorpii (Acrab)

Beta1 Scorpii (β1 Sco), also known as Acrab, is a spectral class B0.5V star of magnitude 2.62 located in the constellation Scorpius. β1 Sco is one of the brighter stars in Scorpius and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.

      1. Name:
      2. Beta1 Scorpii
      1. Short name:
      2. β1 Sco
      1. Common name:
      2. Acrab
      1. Spectral class:
      2. B0.5V
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 2.62
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 16h 05m 26.23s
      1. Declination:
      2. -19° 48' 19.4"