2.68
Apparent Mag99.4
Distance (ly)A5III-IV
Spectral Type8,400
Temperature (K)Ruchbah is a white subgiant in Cassiopeia and a suspected eclipsing binary. It forms part of the W asterism.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude2.68
Absolute Magnitude0.24
Distance99.4 light-years
Spectral TypeA5III-IV
Temperature8,400 K
Luminosity63 L☉
Radius3.9 R☉
Mass2.49 M☉
Right Ascension01h 25m 49.0s
Declination+60° 14′ 07.0″
ConstellationCassiopeia
Notable Facts
- Ruchbah forms part of Cassiopeia's W shape
- Its name means the knee in Arabic
- It may be a close eclipsing binary