Alpha Sagitta

Alpha Sagittae

Sagitta

4.37
Apparent Mag
473
Distance (ly)
G1II
Spectral Type
5,200
Temperature (K)

Alpha Sagittae, also known as Sham, is the brightest star in Sagitta the Arrow.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude4.37
Absolute Magnitude-1.44
Distance473 light-years
Spectral TypeG1II
Temperature5,200 K
Luminosity400 L☉
Radius20 R☉
Mass4 M☉
Right Ascension19h 40m 05.8s
Declination+18° 00′ 50.2″
ConstellationSagitta

Notable Facts

  • Also known as Sham meaning arrow
  • Sagitta is the third-smallest constellation
  • The star is a G-type bright giant

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