μ Lupi (mu Lupi)
μ Lupi is a multiple main-sequence star of spectral class B8 in the constellation of Lupus.
μ Lupi visual magnitude is 4.27. Because of its moderate brightness, μ 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
Simplified finder chart for μ Lupi (mu Lupi).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where μ Lupi is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
μ Lupi is a visual double star which can be observed with the help of large telescopes. The table below shows key information about the μ Lupi double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
μ Lupi is distant 290.55 light years from the Sun and it is moving far from the Sun at the speed of 15 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
μ Lupi (mu Lupi) is currently not visible from Greenwich, UK