2.21
Apparent Mag573
Distance (ly)K4Ib-II
Spectral Type3,900
Temperature (K)Suhail is an orange supergiant in Vela and one of the brightest stars in the southern sky. It was once part of Argo Navis.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude2.21
Absolute Magnitude-3.99
Distance573 light-years
Spectral TypeK4Ib-II
Temperature3,900 K
Luminosity11,000 L☉
Radius207 R☉
Mass9.2 M☉
Right Ascension09h 07m 59.8s
Declination-43° 25′ 57.3″
ConstellationVela
Notable Facts
- Suhail is one of the most luminous stars visible to the naked eye
- The name has been applied to multiple stars throughout history
- It was part of the ancient constellation Argo Navis