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The Boötes constellation has 59 named stars under the Flamsteed designation, 13 more under the Bayer designation and 82 unnamed stars.

Arcturus (Third brightest in the night sky) is the brightest star. while Wolf 498 is the nearest at around 17.7 light years.

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