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Kapteyn's StarvsMenkar

Kapteyn's Star has a higher Absolute Magnitude (11 vs -2 mag), while Menkar has a higher Declination (4 vs -45 °), while Menkar has a higher Luminosity (490 vs 0 × Sun).

Brightness

9
Apparent Magnitude
3
11
Absolute Magnitude
-2
0
Luminosity
490

Physical Properties

13
Distance
249
3,730
Surface Temperature
3,608
2
Color Index (B-V)
2

Position

5
Right Ascension
3
-45
Declination
4

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