Delta Cassiopeiae

Delta Cassiopeiae

Cassiopeia

2.68
Apparent Mag
99.4
Distance (ly)
A5III-IV
Spectral Type
8,400
Temperature (K)

Delta Cassiopeiae, also known as Ruchbah, is a white subgiant forming part of Cassiopeia's W.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude2.68
Absolute Magnitude0.24
Distance99.4 light-years
Spectral TypeA5III-IV
Temperature8,400 K
Luminosity63 L☉
Radius3.9 R☉
Mass2.49 M☉
Right Ascension01h 25m 49.0s
Declination+60° 14′ 07.0″
ConstellationCassiopeia

Notable Facts

  • Also known as Ruchbah meaning the knee
  • It forms part of Cassiopeia's W shape
  • The star is an A-type subgiant

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