3.23
Apparent Mag106.4
Distance (ly)G9.5IIIb
Spectral Type4,918
Temperature (K)Epsilon Ophiuchi, also known as Yed Posterior, is a yellow giant near Yed Prior.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude3.23
Absolute Magnitude0.64
Distance106.4 light-years
Spectral TypeG9.5IIIb
Temperature4,918 K
Luminosity54 L☉
Radius10.39 R☉
Mass1.85 M☉
Right Ascension16h 18m 19.3s
Declination-04° 41′ 33.0″
ConstellationOphiuchus
Notable Facts
- Also known as Yed Posterior meaning the hand second
- It forms a visual pair with Delta Ophiuchi
- An exoplanet was detected around this star