Shaula

35Lam Sco

Shaula is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Scorpius. It carries the designation 35Lam Sco.

Located approximately 571.2 light-years from Earth, Shaula resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

Shaula is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

Shaula has an apparent magnitude of +1.62, making it a bright and prominent star that is readily visible to the naked eye. It is one of the more conspicuous stars in its region of the sky. Observers will note its blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.231.

Propriétés physiques

Classe Spectrale Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Indice de couleur (B−V) -0,231

Observation

Magnitude Apparente +1.62
Magnitude Absolue -4,60
Distance 571 ly
Constellation Scorpius

Position

Ascension droite 17h 33,61m
Déclinaison -37° 6,23′

Questions fréquentes

What type of star is Shaula?
Shaula is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is Shaula from Earth?
Shaula is approximately 571.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Shaula with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 1.62, Shaula is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Shaula in?
Shaula is located in the constellation Scorpius.