2.25
Apparent Mag690
Distance (ly)A8Ib
Spectral Type7,500
Temperature (K)Aspidiske is a white supergiant in Carina. Also known as Turais, it is one of the brightest stars in the former Argo Navis constellation.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude2.25
Absolute Magnitude-4.42
Distance690 light-years
Spectral TypeA8Ib
Temperature7,500 K
Luminosity4,900 L☉
Radius43 R☉
Mass7.4 M☉
Right Ascension09h 17m 05.4s
Declination-59° 16′ 30.8″
ConstellationCarina
Notable Facts
- Aspidiske is a luminous A-type supergiant
- It was formerly part of the constellation Argo Navis
- The star has multiple historical names