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Gamma Lupi (γ Lupi γ Lup) is a 3rd-magnitude B-type blue giant star in the constellation of Lupus. It is also known in ancient Chinese astronomy as 騎官一 or the 1st (star) of the Cavalry Officer. With a telescope Gamma Lupi can be resolved into a binary star system in close orbit. This is known as the Gamma Lupi AB system often abbreviated as γ Lupi AB or γ Lup AB.
