11
Apparent Mag25,000
Distance (ly)B[e]Ia+
Spectral Type12,000
Temperature (K)The Pistol Star is one of the most luminous stars known, located near the Galactic Center. It is surrounded by the Pistol Nebula, created by its own mass ejections.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude11
Absolute Magnitude-11.5
Distance25,000 light-years
Spectral TypeB[e]Ia+
Temperature12,000 K
Luminosity3,300,000 L☉
Radius306 R☉
Mass27.5 M☉
Right Ascension17h 46m 15.3s
Declination-28° 50′ 04.0″
ConstellationSagittarius
Notable Facts
- The Pistol Star is about 3.3 million times more luminous than the Sun
- It is surrounded by the Pistol Nebula created by its own eruptions
- The star lies near the center of the Milky Way