κ1 Lupi (kappa1 Lupi)
κ1 Lupi is a double main-sequence star of spectral class B9 in the constellation of Lupus.
κ1 Lupi visual magnitude is 3.87. Because of its moderate brightness, κ1 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
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Finder chart for κ1 Lupi (kappa1 Lupi).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class

The red dot in the diagram below shows where κ1 Lupi is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.

Star System Properties
κ1 Lupi is a visual double star which can be observed with binoculars or small telescopes. The table below shows key information about the κ1 Lupi double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
κ1 Lupi is distant 182.22 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 6 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
κ1 Lupi (kappa1 Lupi) is currently not visible from Greenwich, UK