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Nashira

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Nashira is the proper name of Gamma Capricorni, a star in the zodiac constellation Capricornus. It is a chemically peculiar A-type star and is commonly classified as a giant, with a companion making the system a spectroscopic binary. The traditional name derives from Arabic and is usually interpreted as meaning "bearer of good news" or "the fortunate one."

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What is Nashira's astronomical designation?

Nashira is Gamma Capricorni, written Gamma Capricorni, in the constellation Capricornus. The IAU Working Group on Star Names approved Nashira for the star on 21 August 2016.

What type of star is Nashira?

Nashira is a chemically peculiar A-type, or Am, star rather than an ordinary Sun-like star. Its apparent visual magnitude is about 3.7, so it is visible to the naked eye under a dark sky.

Does Nashira have a companion?

Gamma Capricorni is commonly catalogued as a spectroscopic binary, meaning the companion is inferred from changes in the system's spectral lines rather than seen as a wide pair. Nashira's apparent magnitude is about 3.7 when viewed from Earth.

What does the name Nashira mean?

The traditional Arabic-derived name is usually translated as 'the fortunate one' or 'bearer of good news.' The IAU standardized Nashira as the proper name for Gamma Capricorni in 2016.

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