70 Ophiuchi

Stellar classification

K

Coordinates

  • X -8
  • Y 3
  • Z 14
→ Sol: 16

Object type

  • Variable of BY Dra type
  • Star
  • Double or multiple star
  • Infra-Red source
  • High proper-motion Star
  • Spectroscopic binary
  • UV-emission source
  • Variable Star
  • X-ray source
simbad:* 70 Oph

Wiki

70 Ophiuchi is a binary star system located 16.6 light years away from the Earth. It is in the constellation Ophiuchus. At magnitude 4 it appears as a dim star visible to the unaided eye away from city lights.

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