2.07
Apparent Mag177
Distance (ly)M5III
Spectral Type3,480
Temperature (K)Tiaki is a red giant in Grus and an irregular variable star. It is one of the reddest bright stars visible to the naked eye.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude2.07
Absolute Magnitude-1.52
Distance177 light-years
Spectral TypeM5III
Temperature3,480 K
Luminosity3,400 L☉
Radius180 R☉
Mass2.4 M☉
Right Ascension22h 42m 40.1s
Declination-46° 53′ 04.5″
ConstellationGrus
Notable Facts
- Tiaki is one of the reddest bright stars visible to the naked eye
- It is an irregular variable star
- The traditional Maori name Tiaki means to guard