3.63
Apparent Mag97
Distance (ly)F5III
Spectral Type6,587
Temperature (K)Beta Delphini, also known as Rotanev, is a yellow-white giant in Delphinus.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude3.63
Absolute Magnitude1.26
Distance97 light-years
Spectral TypeF5III
Temperature6,587 K
Luminosity16 L☉
Radius3.5 R☉
Mass1.75 M☉
Right Ascension20h 37m 32.9s
Declination+14° 35′ 42.3″
ConstellationDelphinus
Notable Facts
- Rotanev is Venator spelled backwards, the Latin form of Cacciatore
- Both Alpha and Beta Delphini were named by the same astronomer
- It is an F-type giant star