Delta Scuti

Delta Scuti

Scutum

4.72
Apparent Mag
187
Distance (ly)
F2IIIp
Spectral Type
7,000
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

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