3.12
Apparent Mag86.8
Distance (ly)K1.5III
Spectral Type4,545
Temperature (K)Beta Columbae, also known as Wazn, is an orange giant in Columba.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude3.12
Absolute Magnitude0.96
Distance86.8 light-years
Spectral TypeK1.5III
Temperature4,545 K
Luminosity56 L☉
Radius11.5 R☉
Mass1.1 M☉
Right Ascension05h 50m 57.6s
Declination-35° 46′ 05.9″
ConstellationColumba
Notable Facts
- Also known as Wazn meaning weight
- It is a K-type giant star
- Columba represents the dove from the story of Noah