3.85
Apparent Mag199
Distance (ly)K2III
Spectral Type4,500
Temperature (K)Alpha Scuti is the brightest star in the small constellation Scutum (the Shield).
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude3.85
Absolute Magnitude0.09
Distance199 light-years
Spectral TypeK2III
Temperature4,500 K
Luminosity96 L☉
Radius14 R☉
Mass1.7 M☉
Right Ascension18h 35m 12.4s
Declination-08° 14′ 39.0″
ConstellationScutum
Notable Facts
- Alpha Scuti is the brightest star in the small constellation Scutum
- Scutum is one of the smallest constellations
- The star is an orange K-type giant