12.77
Apparent Mag163,000
Distance (ly)WN5h
Spectral Type46,000
Temperature (K)R136a1 in the Large Magellanic Cloud is one of the most massive stars known, with about 196 solar masses. It is among the most luminous stars ever discovered.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude12.77
Absolute Magnitude-12.5
Distance163,000 light-years
Spectral TypeWN5h
Temperature46,000 K
Luminosity8,700,000 L☉
Radius42 R☉
Mass196 M☉
Right Ascension05h 38m 42.4s
Declination-69° 06′ 03.4″
ConstellationDorado
Notable Facts
- R136a1 is about 196 times the mass of the Sun
- It is about 8.7 million times more luminous than the Sun
- Located in the 30 Doradus Nebula in the Large Magellanic Cloud