2.43
Apparent Mag84
Distance (ly)A1V
Spectral Type9,060
Temperature (K)Sabik is the second-brightest star in Ophiuchus and a close binary system whose components orbit each other every 87.58 years.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude2.43
Absolute Magnitude0.37
Distance84 light-years
Spectral TypeA1V
Temperature9,060 K
Luminosity38 L☉
Radius2.5 R☉
Mass2.5 M☉
Right Ascension17h 10m 22.7s
Declination-15° 43′ 29.7″
ConstellationOphiuchus
Notable Facts
- Sabik is a binary star with an 87.58-year orbital period
- Its name comes from Arabic meaning the preceding one
- The two components are nearly equal in brightness