Iklil - ρ Scorpii (rho Scorpii)
Iklil, also designated as ρ Scorpii (rho Scorpii), is a double sub-giant star of spectral class B2 in the constellation of Scorpius.
Iklil visual magnitude is 3.88. Because of its moderate brightness, Iklil 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
Simplified finder chart for Iklil - ρ Scorpii (rho Scorpii).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where Iklil is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
Iklil 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 Iklil double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
Iklil is distant 409.03 light years from the Sun
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
Today's Iklil - ρ Scorpii (rho Scorpii) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):