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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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