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Nunki

Nunki is the σ star in the constellation of Sagittarius
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Nunki is the σ star in the constellation of Sagittarius

Nunki (Bayer designation Sigma Sagittarii) is the second brightest star in the constellation Sagittarius. Nunki has an apparent magnitude of +2.1 and belongs to the spectral classification B3.

Nunki can be eclipsed by the moon and very rarely by planets. The last coverage of Nunki by a planet took place on November 17, 1981, when it was eclipsed by Venus.

Coordinates (equinox 2000)

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