α Lupi (alpha Lupi)
α Lupi is a variable and double giant star of spectral class B1 in the constellation of Lupus.
α Lupi visual magnitude is 2.3. Because of its brightness, α Lupi 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
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Finder chart for α Lupi (alpha Lupi).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where α Lupi is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
α Lupi 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 α Lupi double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
α Lupi is distant 547.90 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 5 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
α Lupi (alpha Lupi) is currently not visible from Greenwich, UK