3.33
Apparent Mag72
Distance (ly)F5IV
Spectral Type6,500
Temperature (K)Eta Scorpii is a yellow-white subgiant in Scorpius, one of the less prominent stars in the constellation.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude3.33
Absolute Magnitude1.6
Distance72 light-years
Spectral TypeF5IV
Temperature6,500 K
Luminosity12 L☉
Radius2 R☉
Mass1.4 M☉
Right Ascension17h 12m 09.2s
Declination-43° 14′ 21.1″
ConstellationScorpius
Notable Facts
- Eta Scorpii is a relatively close and modest star in Scorpius
- It is a subgiant evolving off the main sequence
- The star is about 12 times more luminous than the Sun