Antares

21Alp Sco

Antares is a M-type (Red) star located in the constellation Scorpius. It carries the designation 21Alp Sco.

Located approximately 553.8 light-years from Earth, Antares resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

Antares is classified as a spectral class M star (M-type (Red)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

Antares has an apparent magnitude of +1.06, 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 red hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +1.865.

Fiziksel Özellikler

Spektral Sınıf Class M — M-type (Red)
Renk İndeksi (B−V) 1,865

Gözlem

Görünür Parlaklık +1.06
Mutlak Parlaklık -5,09
Mesafe 554 ly
Takımyıldız Scorpius

Konum

Sağ Açıklık 16h 29,41m
Dik Açı -26° 25,92′

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Sıkça Sorulan Sorular

What type of star is Antares?
Antares is a Class M — M-type (Red) star.
How far is Antares from Earth?
Antares is approximately 553.8 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Antares with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 1.06, Antares is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Antares in?
Antares is located in the constellation Scorpius.