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Miaplacidus (Beta Carinae)
The second brightest star in the constellation Carina, a subgiant A star. Its name is of uncertain origin, possibly part Arab, part Latin: the Arabic Mi'ah for "waters" combining with the Latin placidus to give "placid waters."
| visual magnitude | 1.67 |
| absolute magnitude | -1.00 |
| spectral type | A2IV |
| luminosity | 210 Lsun |
| radius | 5.7 Rsun |
| distance | 111 light-years |
| position | R.A. 09h 13m 12s, Dec. -69° 43' 02" |
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