Zeta Capricorni
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| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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|---|---|
| Constellation (pronunciation) |
Capricornus |
| Right ascension | 21h26m40.0s |
| Declination | −22°24′41″ |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +3.77 |
| Distance | 398 ± 44 ly (122 ± 13 pc) |
| Spectral type | G4Ibp |
| Other designations | |
Zeta Capricorni, (ζ Cap / ζ Capricorni), is a fourth-magnitude star in the constellation Capricornus, with the traditional but seldom used name Marakk, which is Arabic for "loins" (of the goat).
ζ Capricorni is a binary star, with the primary component ζ Capricorni A being a yellow G-type supergiant with an apparent magnitude of +3.77. It is considered one of the prototypical examples of a Barium star, which makes it having overabundances of carbon molecules (such as C2) and s-process elements. It is especially notable for having an overabundance of the s-process element praseodymium.
Its companion, ζ Capricorni B is a white dwarf.
The ζ Capricorni binary system is approximately 398 light years from Earth.
[edit] References
- HD 204075 -- Star in double system. SIMBAD Astronomical Database. Retrieved on 2007-04-01.
- Jim Kaler: Zeta Capricorni

