Beta Arietis

Beta Arietis

Aries

2.66
Apparent Mag
59.6
Distance (ly)
A5V
Spectral Type
8,200
Temperature (K)

Beta Arietis, also known as Sheratan, is a white spectroscopic binary in Aries.

Stellar Data

Apparent Magnitude2.66
Absolute Magnitude1.55
Distance59.6 light-years
Spectral TypeA5V
Temperature8,200 K
Luminosity12 L☉
Radius1.9 R☉
Mass2.34 M☉
Right Ascension01h 54m 38.4s
Declination+20° 48′ 28.9″
ConstellationAries

Notable Facts

  • Also known as Sheratan meaning the two signs
  • It is a spectroscopic binary with a period of 107 days
  • The star marks one of the Ram's horns

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