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Stick figure for Libra (Lib)
| Star | Mag | Spectral Type | Distance | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zubeneschemali | 2.61 | B8 · Blue-white main sequence | 160 ly | Arabic Al-Zubānā al-Shamālī, 'The Northern Claw' — the only bright star in the sky with a distinctly greenish tint to the naked eye. |
| Zubenelgenubi | 2.75 | A3 · White binary | 77 ly | Arabic Al-Zubānā al-Janūbī, 'The Southern Claw' — Libra was once the claws of Scorpius in Greek astronomy before becoming the Scales. |