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Proper Names	Aldhanab, Al Dhanab, Ras Alkurki
Bayer Designation	Gamma Gruis
Flamsteed Number	None
HR (BSC)	8353
HD	207971
Constellation	Grus
Right Ascension	21h 53m 56s
Declination	-37° 21' 53"
Distance	211 light years 65 parsecs
Magnitude	Apparent: +3.0 Absolute: -1.1
Spectral Class	B8III blue giant
Optimum Visibility	August / September

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