4.02
Apparent Mag1,440
Distance (ly)G8IaO
Spectral Type4,800
Temperature (K)Gamma Normae is actually the brightest star in Norma, a yellow supergiant.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude4.02
Absolute Magnitude-4.23
Distance1,440 light-years
Spectral TypeG8IaO
Temperature4,800 K
Luminosity8,000 L☉
Radius110 R☉
Mass8 M☉
Right Ascension16h 19m 24.2s
Declination-50° 09′ 19.8″
ConstellationNorma
Notable Facts
- Gamma Normae is actually brighter than Alpha Normae
- It is a G-type supergiant
- The star lies in a rich Milky Way field