Eta Scorpii
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Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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Constellation (pronunciation) |
Scorpius |
Right ascension | 17h 12m 09.2s |
Declination | −43° 14' 21" |
Apparent magnitude (V) | +3.32 |
Distance | 71.6 ± 1.2 ly (21.9 ± 0.4 pc) |
Spectral type | F3III-IVp |
Other designations | |
Eta Scorpii (η Sco/η Scorpii) is a star in the constellation Scorpius.
Eta Scorpii is a yellow-white F-type giant with an apparent magnitude of +3.32. It is approximately 72.0 light years from Earth.