ψ Scorpii (psi Scorpii)
ψ Scorpii is a sub-giant star of spectral class A3 in the constellation of Scorpius.
ψ Scorpii visual magnitude is 4.94. Because of its moderate brightness, ψ Scorpii 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 ψ Scorpii (psi Scorpii).
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where ψ Scorpii is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ψ Scorpii is distant 164.73 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
Today's ψ Scorpii (psi Scorpii) rise, transit and set times from Greenwich, UK are the following (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):