Fang - π Scorpii (pi Scorpii)
Fang, also designated as π Scorpii (pi Scorpii), is a variable and multiple main-sequence star of spectral class B1 in the constellation of Scorpius.
Fang visual magnitude is 2.89. Because of its brightness, Fang 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
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Galactic Coordinates
Finder Chart
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Finder chart for Fang - π Scorpii (pi Scorpii).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Fang is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
Fang 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 Fang double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Fang is distant 459.15 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 3 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's Fang - π Scorpii (pi Scorpii) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):