2.37
Apparent Mag203
Distance (ly)K0II-III
Spectral Type4,550
Temperature (K)Izar, also called Pulcherrima (most beautiful), is a famous double star in Bootes with a striking gold-and-blue pair.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude2.37
Absolute Magnitude-1.69
Distance203 light-years
Spectral TypeK0II-III
Temperature4,550 K
Luminosity501 L☉
Radius33 R☉
Mass4.6 M☉
Right Ascension14h 44m 59.2s
Declination+27° 04′ 27.2″
ConstellationBootes
Notable Facts
- Izar was nicknamed Pulcherrima by the astronomer Struve
- It displays a striking orange-and-blue color contrast
- The name Izar means girdle in Arabic