2.84
Apparent Mag160
Distance (ly)G5II
Spectral Type5,450
Temperature (K)Beta Leporis, also known as Nihal, is a yellow giant in Lepus.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude2.84
Absolute Magnitude-0.63
Distance160 light-years
Spectral TypeG5II
Temperature5,450 K
Luminosity171 L☉
Radius16 R☉
Mass3.5 M☉
Right Ascension05h 28m 14.7s
Declination-20° 45′ 34.0″
ConstellationLepus
Notable Facts
- Also known as Nihal meaning quenching their thirst
- It is a G-type bright giant
- The star lies below Orion in the winter sky