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name: Atria (α TrA)
constellation: TrA
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created_date: 2023-11-05 15:43:42.939367
updated_by: editor.cs
updated_date: 2023-11-05 15:43:42.939371
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The brightest star of the constellation is a 2nd magnitude star. The orange color of this star is noticeable even with the naked eye. It is located at a distance of 80 light years. Its name Atria is an abbreviation of the words alpha Triangulum Australis, which were introduced by air navigators during World War II.