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Rae

Named in honor of Rae Ward


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Astronomical Data
Constellation Ara
Distance 645.9 light years (198.0 parsecs)
Right Ascension 17h 25m 18.0s
Declination -55° 31' 47.6"
Star Type A cool, orange-hued star
Visible From Southern Hemisphere
Apparent Magnitude 2.84 (visible to the naked eye)
Spectral Class K3Ib-II
HYG Catalog ID HYG-84999
Registered on July 28, 2026 Registry ID: XPP1XlFX
About This Registration
Star naming through NamedLight Star Registry is a novelty and commemorative service. The name "Rae" is recorded exclusively in the NamedLight Star Registry and is not recognized by the International Astronomical Union, NASA, or any official astronomical body. The star's scientific designation (HYG-84999) is drawn from the HYG Astronomical Database, a widely used catalog of real stellar objects.

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