2.77
Apparent Mag139
Distance (ly)G7IIIa
Spectral Type5,100
Temperature (K)Beta Herculis, also known as Kornephoros, is the brightest star in Hercules.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude2.77
Absolute Magnitude-0.5
Distance139 light-years
Spectral TypeG7IIIa
Temperature5,100 K
Luminosity175 L☉
Radius17 R☉
Mass2.9 M☉
Right Ascension16h 30m 13.2s
Declination+21° 29′ 22.6″
ConstellationHercules
Notable Facts
- Also known as Kornephoros meaning club-bearer
- It is the brightest star in Hercules
- The star is a spectroscopic binary