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Kaus Borealis (Lambda Sagittarii)

Kaus Borealis (Lambda Sagittarii) is a star in the constellation Sagittarius with an apparent magnitude of 2.82. It lies about 76 light-years from Earth. It is visible to the naked eye under dark skies.

It is best placed in the evening sky around June. It is visible from the whole southern hemisphere and from northern latitudes up to about 65°N.

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