2.42
Apparent Mag196
Distance (ly)M2.5II-III
Spectral Type3,689
Temperature (K)Scheat is a red giant in Pegasus forming one corner of the Great Square. It is a semi-regular variable star.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude2.42
Absolute Magnitude-1.49
Distance196 light-years
Spectral TypeM2.5II-III
Temperature3,689 K
Luminosity1,500 L☉
Radius95 R☉
Mass2.1 M☉
Right Ascension23h 03m 46.5s
Declination+28° 04′ 58.0″
ConstellationPegasus
Notable Facts
- Scheat is a semi-regular variable star
- It forms the northwestern corner of the Great Square of Pegasus
- Its diameter is about 95 times that of the Sun