Sigma Scorpii

2.89

Apparent Mag

696

Distance (ly)

B1III

Spectral Type

26,150

Temperature (K)

Sigma Scorpii, also known as Alniyat, is a quadruple star system in Scorpius near Antares.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude2.89

Absolute Magnitude-3.86

Distance696 light-years

Spectral TypeB1III

Temperature26,150 K

Luminosity14,500 L☉

Radius12.7 R☉

Mass18.4 M☉

Right Ascension16h 21m 11.3s

Declination-25° 35′ 34.1″

ConstellationScorpius

Sigma Scorpii is also called Alniyat
It is a quadruple star system
The name means the arteries, referring to its position near the heart of the scorpion