Zet1Sco

Zet1Sco

Zet1Sco is a B-type (Blue-White) star located in the constellation Scorpius. It carries the designation Zet1Sco.

At a distance of roughly 2,568 light-years, Zet1Sco is a distant star lying deep within the Milky Way galaxy.

Zet1Sco is classified as a spectral class B star (B-type (Blue-White)) on the Harvard spectral classification system.

With an apparent magnitude of +4.70, Zet1Sco sits near the limit of naked-eye visibility. It can be glimpsed without optical aid under dark skies, but binoculars will make observation much easier. Observers will note its white hue, which corresponds to a B-V color index of +0.444.

物理特性

光谱类型 Class B — B-type (Blue-White)
色指数 (B−V) 0.444

观测

视星等 +4.70
绝对星等 -4.78
距离 2,568 ly
星座 Scorpius

位置

赤经 16h 54.00m
赤纬 -42° 21.72′

常见问题

What type of star is Zet1Sco?
Zet1Sco is a Class B — B-type (Blue-White) star.
How far is Zet1Sco from Earth?
Zet1Sco is approximately 2,568.2 light-years from Earth.
Can you see Zet1Sco with the naked eye?
With an apparent magnitude of 4.70, Zet1Sco is visible to the naked eye.
What constellation is Zet1Sco in?
Zet1Sco is located in the constellation Scorpius.