ω Lupi (omega Lupi)
ω Lupi is a double giant star of spectral class K4 in the constellation of Lupus.
ω Lupi visual magnitude is 4.33. Because of its moderate brightness, ω 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 ω Lupi (omega Lupi).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where ω Lupi is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
ω 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 ω Lupi double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ω Lupi is distant 229.74 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 7 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
ω Lupi (omega Lupi) is currently not visible from Greenwich, UK