4.55
Apparent Mag1,085
Distance (ly)F7Ib-G2Ib
Spectral Type6,000
Temperature (K)X Sagittarii is a classical Cepheid variable in Sagittarius with a period of about 7.01 days.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude4.55
Absolute Magnitude-3.5
Distance1,085 light-years
Spectral TypeF7Ib-G2Ib
Temperature6,000 K
Luminosity3,400 L☉
Radius50 R☉
Mass7 M☉
Right Ascension17h 47m 33.6s
Declination-27° 49′ 50.8″
ConstellationSagittarius
Notable Facts
- X Sagittarii is a classical Cepheid variable
- Its period is about 7.01 days
- Cepheids are crucial for measuring cosmic distances