3.88
Apparent Mag133
Distance (ly)K2III
Spectral Type4,500
Temperature (K)Rasalas is an orange giant in the head of Leo.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude3.88
Absolute Magnitude0.58
Distance133 light-years
Spectral TypeK2III
Temperature4,500 K
Luminosity65 L☉
Radius13 R☉
Mass1.5 M☉
Right Ascension09h 52m 45.8s
Declination+26° 00′ 25.0″
ConstellationLeo
Notable Facts
- Rasalas means the head of the lion in Arabic
- It is a K-type giant star
- The star marks the forehead of the celestial lion