2.98
Apparent Mag247
Distance (ly)G1II
Spectral Type5,248
Temperature (K)Ras Elased Australis is a yellow giant in the head of Leo. It is one of a pair of stars marking the lion's mouth.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude2.98
Absolute Magnitude-1.46
Distance247 light-years
Spectral TypeG1II
Temperature5,248 K
Luminosity288 L☉
Radius21 R☉
Mass4 M☉
Right Ascension09h 45m 51.1s
Declination+23° 46′ 27.3″
ConstellationLeo
Notable Facts
- The name means the southern head of the lion in Arabic
- It forms the mouth of the celestial lion
- The star is a G-type giant about 288 times more luminous than the Sun