Omega Herculis

Omega Herculis

Hercules

4.58
Apparent Mag
240
Distance (ly)
B9pCr
Spectral Type
12,000
Temperature (K)

Omega Herculis is a chemically peculiar star in Hercules.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude4.58
Absolute Magnitude0.15
Distance240 light-years
Spectral TypeB9pCr
Temperature12,000 K
Luminosity50 L☉
Radius2 R☉
Mass3 M☉
Right Ascension16h 25m 24.9s
Declination+14° 01′ 59.6″
ConstellationHercules

Notable Facts

  • Omega Herculis shows unusual spectral features
  • It is a B-type star with enhanced chromium
  • The star lies south of the keystone

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