Dschubba - δ Scorpii (delta Scorpii)
Dschubba, also designated as δ Scorpii (delta Scorpii), is a multiple hypergiant star of spectral class B0 in the constellation of Scorpius.
Dschubba visual magnitude is 2.32, making it the 78th brightest star in the sky. Because of its brightness, Dschubba 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 Dschubba - δ Scorpii (delta Scorpii).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Dschubba is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
Dschubba 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 Dschubba double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Dschubba is distant 401.48 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 7 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's Dschubba - δ Scorpii (delta Scorpii) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):