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Kgar1888
Named in honor of Keith D. Garrison
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Kgar1888
Ophiuchus · Digitized Sky Survey
"Quantumly entangled for eternity."
Astronomical Data
Constellation
Ophiuchus
Distance
366.1 light years
(112.2 parsecs)
Right Ascension
16h 37m 09.5s
Declination
-10° 34' 01.5"
Star Type
A rare, intensely hot blue giant
Visible From
Visible Worldwide
Apparent Magnitude
2.54
(visible to the naked eye)
Spectral Class
O9.5V
HYG Catalog ID
HYG-81130
About This Registration
Star naming through Named Light Star Registry is a novelty and commemorative service. The name "Kgar1888" is recorded exclusively in the Named Light Star Registry and is not recognized by the International Astronomical Union, NASA, or any official astronomical body. The star's scientific designation (HYG-81130) is drawn from the HYG Astronomical Database, a widely used catalog of real stellar objects.
Sky images are generated from real telescopic survey data and may consist of multiple stitched photographic plates. Image quality varies by region of the sky. If you are unhappy with your star photo, contact us and we will assign a new star immediately at no cost.
Star naming through Named Light Star Registry is a novelty and commemorative service. The name "Kgar1888" is recorded exclusively in the Named Light Star Registry and is not recognized by the International Astronomical Union, NASA, or any official astronomical body. The star's scientific designation (HYG-81130) is drawn from the HYG Astronomical Database, a widely used catalog of real stellar objects.
Sky images are generated from real telescopic survey data and may consist of multiple stitched photographic plates. Image quality varies by region of the sky. If you are unhappy with your star photo, contact us and we will assign a new star immediately at no cost.