Eta Pegasi

Eta Pegasi

Pegasus

2.94
Apparent Mag
215
Distance (ly)
G2II-III
Spectral Type
5,450
Temperature (K)

Eta Pegasi, also known as Matar, is a yellow giant binary in Pegasus.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude2.94
Absolute Magnitude-1.18
Distance215 light-years
Spectral TypeG2II-III
Temperature5,450 K
Luminosity247 L☉
Radius18 R☉
Mass3.82 M☉
Right Ascension22h 43m 00.1s
Declination+30° 13′ 16.5″
ConstellationPegasus

Notable Facts

  • Also known as Matar meaning lucky star of rain
  • It is a spectroscopic binary
  • The primary is a G-type bright giant

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