ε Lupi (epsilon Lupi)
ε Lupi is a variable and multiple sub-giant star of spectral class B2 in the constellation of Lupus.
ε Lupi visual magnitude is 3.37. Because of its moderate brightness, ε Lupi is easily visible to the naked eye from locations with dark skies, while it might be barely visible, or not visible at all, from light-polluted skies.
Celestial Coordinates
Apparent
J2000
Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where ε Lupi is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
ε 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 ε Lupi double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ε Lupi is distant 503.86 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 8 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
ε Lupi (epsilon Lupi) is currently not visible from Grothusenkoog, Germany