Tiaki

Beta Gruis

Grus

2.07
Apparent Mag
177
Distance (ly)
M5III
Spectral Type
3,480
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

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