2.81
Apparent Mag63.5
Distance (ly)F5IIp
Spectral Type6,900
Temperature (K)Turais is a Delta Scuti variable star in Puppis, pulsating with multiple frequencies. It was once part of the ancient constellation Argo Navis.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude2.81
Absolute Magnitude1.41
Distance63.5 light-years
Spectral TypeF5IIp
Temperature6,900 K
Luminosity22 L☉
Radius3.41 R☉
Mass1.85 M☉
Right Ascension08h 07m 32.6s
Declination-24° 18′ 15.7″
ConstellationPuppis
Notable Facts
- Turais is a Delta Scuti variable with multiple pulsation modes
- It was part of the ancient constellation Argo Navis
- The star shows chemical peculiarities in its spectrum