Chi Scorpii

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χ Scorpii
Observation data
Equinox J2000.0
Constellation Scorpius
Right ascension 16h 13m 50.9s
Declination −11° 50' 16"
Apparent magnitude (V) +5.24
Distance 439 ± 54 ly
(135 ± 16 pc)
Spectral type K3III
Other designations
17 Scorpii, HR 6048,
HD 145897, SAO 159793,
HIP 79540

Chi Scorpii (χ Sco / χ Scorpii) is a star in the constellation Scorpius.

Chi Scorpii is an orange K-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +5.24. It is approximately 439 light years from Earth.