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Proper Name	None
Bayer Designation	Xi Boötis
Flamsteed Number	37 Boötis
HR (BSC)	5544
HD	131156
Other Designations	Gliese 566
Constellation	Boötes
Right Ascension	14h 51m 23s (A), 14h 51m 23s (B)
Declination	+19° 6' 2" (A), +19° 6' 7" (B)
Distance	22 light years 7 parsecs
Magnitude	Apparent: +4.67 (A), +6.94 (B) Absolute: +5.54 (A), +7.81 (B)
Spectral Class	G7Ve yellow dwarf (A), K5Ve orange dwarf (B)
Optimum Visibility	May

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