Alniyat - σ Scorpii (sigma Scorpii)
Alniyat, also designated as σ Scorpii (sigma Scorpii), is a variable and multiple giant star of spectral class B1 in the constellation of Scorpius.
Alniyat visual magnitude is 2.89. Because of its brightness, Alniyat is clearly visible to the naked eye when observed from locations with dark skies, and should be also quite easily visible from light polluted areas.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Alniyat is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
Alniyat is a visual double star which can be observed only with the help of very large telescopes. The table below shows key information about the Alniyat double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Alniyat is distant 734.23 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 3 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's Alniyat - σ Scorpii (sigma Scorpii) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):