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Rasalhague (Alpha Ophiuchi)

Rasalhague (Alpha Ophiuchi) is a star in the constellation Ophiuchus with an apparent magnitude of 2.08. It lies about 49 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 northern hemisphere and from southern latitudes down to about 77°S.

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