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Kraz is the proper name of Beta Corvi, a bright star in Corvus, the constellation representing the crow. It is generally identified as the constellation's second-brightest star and lies roughly 140 light-years from Earth. Kraz is a yellow bright giant with a spectral classification near G5, making its physical description inconsistent with labels that classify it as a blue B-type star.
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What is Kraz's Bayer designation?
Kraz is the IAU-approved proper name of Beta Corvi, written Beta Corvi, in the constellation Corvus. It is generally described as the constellation's second-brightest star and has an apparent magnitude of about 2.65.
What kind of star is Kraz?
Kraz is a yellow bright giant with spectral classification G5 II, rather than a blue-white main-sequence star. Its distance is roughly 140 to 150 light-years based on stellar parallax.
When did the IAU approve the name Kraz?
The IAU Working Group on Star Names approved Kraz for Beta Corvi on 1 June 2018. Earlier star atlases used the name, but its original meaning is not known.
Can I see Kraz without a telescope?
Yes, its apparent magnitude near 2.65 makes Beta Corvi visible to the naked eye under a reasonably dark sky. Look for it in Corvus, the small constellation traditionally drawn as a crow or raven.
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