4.37
Apparent Mag473
Distance (ly)G1II
Spectral Type5,200
Temperature (K)Alpha Sagittae, also known as Sham, is the brightest star in Sagitta the Arrow.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude4.37
Absolute Magnitude-1.44
Distance473 light-years
Spectral TypeG1II
Temperature5,200 K
Luminosity400 L☉
Radius20 R☉
Mass4 M☉
Right Ascension19h 40m 05.8s
Declination+18° 00′ 50.2″
ConstellationSagitta
Notable Facts
- Also known as Sham meaning arrow
- Sagitta is the third-smallest constellation
- The star is a G-type bright giant