5.74
Apparent Mag1,584
Distance (ly)F8Ib-G6Ib
Spectral Type5,600
Temperature (K)Y Sagittarii is another classical Cepheid variable in Sagittarius with a period of 5.77 days.
Stellar Data
Apparent Magnitude5.74
Absolute Magnitude-3.82
Distance1,584 light-years
Spectral TypeF8Ib-G6Ib
Temperature5,600 K
Luminosity4,400 L☉
Radius60 R☉
Mass7.5 M☉
Right Ascension18h 21m 22.9s
Declination-18° 51′ 36.0″
ConstellationSagittarius
Notable Facts
- Y Sagittarii is a classical Cepheid variable
- Its period is 5.77 days
- The star lies toward the galactic center