9.57
Apparent Mag169,000
Distance (ly)B8-A0Ia+
Spectral Type10,000
Temperature (K)S Doradus is one of the most luminous stars known, located in the Large Magellanic Cloud. It is the prototype of S Doradus variables (luminous blue variables).
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude9.57
Absolute Magnitude-10
Distance169,000 light-years
Spectral TypeB8-A0Ia+
Temperature10,000 K
Luminosity1,000,000 L☉
Radius100 R☉
Mass20 M☉
Right Ascension05h 18m 14.4s
Declination-69° 15′ 01.1″
ConstellationDorado
Notable Facts
- S Doradus is in the Large Magellanic Cloud
- It is the prototype of S Doradus variables (LBVs)
- The star is about 1 million times more luminous than the Sun