2.77
Apparent Mag139
Distance (ly)G7IIIa
Spectral Type5,100
Temperature (K)Kornephoros is the brightest star in Hercules, a yellow giant. Its name means club-bearer in Greek.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude2.77
Absolute Magnitude-0.5
Distance139 light-years
Spectral TypeG7IIIa
Temperature5,100 K
Luminosity175 L☉
Radius17 R☉
Mass2.9 M☉
Right Ascension16h 30m 13.2s
Declination+21° 29′ 22.6″
ConstellationHercules
Notable Facts
- Kornephoros is the brightest star in the large constellation Hercules
- Its name means club-bearer in Greek
- It is a spectroscopic binary with a period of 410 days