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Arcturus

Red Giant Star

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Arcturus is a red giant star in the northern constellation of Bootes and the brightest star in that constellation.

Facts
Object Type
Red giant star 1
Mass
1.08 M(sun) 1
Sources
1. Wikipedia (space and spaceflight articles)
Wikimedia FoundationArcturus, lead section
Quote, Arcturus, lead section
a red giant star in the northern constellation of Bootes
1. Wikipedia (space and spaceflight articles)
Wikimedia FoundationArcturus, infobox (Mass)
Quote, Arcturus, infobox (Mass)
1.08+/-0.06 M(sun)
1. Wikipedia (space and spaceflight articles)
Wikimedia FoundationIn Category: Celestial Objects, Arcturus, Wikipedia summary
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