4.67
Apparent Mag1,202
Distance (ly)F5Ib-G5Ib
Spectral Type5,500
Temperature (K)W Sagittarii is a bright classical Cepheid variable in Sagittarius with a period of 7.59 days.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude4.67
Absolute Magnitude-4.2
Distance1,202 light-years
Spectral TypeF5Ib-G5Ib
Temperature5,500 K
Luminosity6,500 L☉
Radius75 R☉
Mass8 M☉
Right Ascension18h 05m 01.2s
Declination-29° 34′ 49.1″
ConstellationSagittarius
Notable Facts
- W Sagittarii is one of the brightest Cepheids in the sky
- Its period is 7.59 days
- The star lies in a rich Milky Way field toward the galactic center