2.7
Apparent Mag348
Distance (ly)K3Ia
Spectral Type4,200
Temperature (K)Delta Sagittarii, also known as Kaus Media, marks the middle of the Archer's bow.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude2.7
Absolute Magnitude-2.14
Distance348 light-years
Spectral TypeK3Ia
Temperature4,200 K
Luminosity3,300 L☉
Radius62 R☉
Mass5 M☉
Right Ascension18h 20m 59.6s
Declination-29° 49′ 41.2″
ConstellationSagittarius
Notable Facts
- Also known as Kaus Media (middle bow)
- It is an orange giant in the middle of the bow
- The star is about 3,300 times more luminous than the Sun