2.62
Apparent Mag530
Distance (ly)B1V+B2V
Spectral Type28,000
Temperature (K)Acrab is a multiple star system in the head of Scorpius with at least six components.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude2.62
Absolute Magnitude-3.5
Distance530 light-years
Spectral TypeB1V+B2V
Temperature28,000 K
Luminosity8,500 L☉
Radius6 R☉
Mass12.5 M☉
Right Ascension16h 05m 26.2s
Declination-19° 48′ 19.6″
ConstellationScorpius
Notable Facts
- Acrab has at least six component stars
- Its name means the scorpion in Arabic
- Both primary components are hot B-type stars