4.72
Apparent Mag187
Distance (ly)F2IIIp
Spectral Type7,000
Temperature (K)Delta Scuti is the prototype of a class of pulsating variable stars called Delta Scuti variables. These short-period pulsators are used for asteroseismology.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude4.72
Absolute Magnitude1.15
Distance187 light-years
Spectral TypeF2IIIp
Temperature7,000 K
Luminosity18 L☉
Radius3 R☉
Mass2 M☉
Right Ascension18h 42m 16.4s
Declination-09° 03′ 09.2″
ConstellationScutum
Notable Facts
- Delta Scuti is the prototype of its class of variable stars
- Delta Scuti variables pulsate with periods of 0.02 to 0.25 days
- They are important for studying stellar interiors