2.75
Apparent Mag77
Distance (ly)A3IV
Spectral Type8,500
Temperature (K)Zubenelgenubi is a wide double star in Libra. Its name means the southern claw, recalling when these stars were part of Scorpius.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude2.75
Absolute Magnitude0.88
Distance77 light-years
Spectral TypeA3IV
Temperature8,500 K
Luminosity33 L☉
Radius2.5 R☉
Mass2.3 M☉
Right Ascension14h 50m 52.7s
Declination-16° 02′ 30.4″
ConstellationLibra
Notable Facts
- Its name means the southern claw in Arabic
- It was once considered part of the claws of Scorpius
- Both components are visible to the naked eye from dark sites