2.85
Apparent Mag600
Distance (ly)K3Ib-IIa
Spectral Type4,000
Temperature (K)Beta Arae is an orange supergiant in Ara.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude2.85
Absolute Magnitude-3.49
Distance600 light-years
Spectral TypeK3Ib-IIa
Temperature4,000 K
Luminosity5,200 L☉
Radius143 R☉
Mass8.2 M☉
Right Ascension17h 25m 17.9s
Declination-55° 31′ 47.6″
ConstellationAra
Notable Facts
- Beta Arae is an orange K-type supergiant
- It is about 5,200 times more luminous than the Sun
- The star marks the lower part of the altar