Acrab

8Bet1Sco

Acrab is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Scorpius. It carries the designation 8Bet1Sco.

Located approximately 404.2 light-years from Earth, Acrab resides within the broader disk of our Milky Way galaxy.

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

At an apparent magnitude of +2.56, Acrab is visible to the naked eye under reasonably clear skies. It may require dark-sky conditions to be seen comfortably in areas with significant light pollution. Observers will note its blue hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of -0.065.

Đặc tính vật lý

Phân Loại Quang Phổ Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
Chỉ số màu (B−V) -0,065

Quan sát

Cấp Sao Biểu Kiến +2.56
Cấp Sao Tuyệt Đối -2,91
Khoảng Cách 404 ly
Chòm Sao Scorpius

Vị trí

Xích kinh 16h 5,44m
Xích vĩ -19° 48,33′

Câu hỏi thường gặp

What type of star is Acrab?
Acrab is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is Acrab from Earth?
Acrab is approximately 404.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Acrab with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 2.56, Acrab is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Acrab in?
Acrab is located in the constellation Scorpius.