1.62
Apparent Mag570
Distance (ly)B2IV
Spectral Type25,000
Temperature (K)Shaula is the second-brightest star in Scorpius and marks the stinger of the scorpion. It is a triple star system and one of the most luminous stars within 600 light-years.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude1.62
Absolute Magnitude-5.05
Distance570 light-years
Spectral TypeB2IV
Temperature25,000 K
Luminosity36,300 L☉
Radius8.8 R☉
Mass14.5 M☉
Right Ascension17h 33m 36.5s
Declination-37° 06′ 13.8″
ConstellationScorpius
Notable Facts
- Shaula marks the tip of the scorpion's stinger
- Its name comes from Arabic meaning the raised tail
- It is over 36,000 times more luminous than the Sun