ζ Lupi (zeta Lupi)
ζ Lupi is a double giant star of spectral class G8 in the constellation of Lupus.
ζ Lupi visual magnitude is 3.41. Because of its moderate brightness, ζ 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
Magnitude, Color, Spectral Class
The red dot in the diagram below shows where ζ Lupi is situated in the Hertzsprung–Russell diagram.
Star System Properties
ζ Lupi is a visual double star which can be observed with binoculars or small telescopes. The table below shows key information about the ζ Lupi double sysyem:
Distance, Radial Speed, Proper Motion
ζ Lupi is distant 116.18 light years from the Sun and it is moving towards the Sun at the speed of 10 kilometers per second.
Alternative Designations
Visibility from Your Location
ζ Lupi (zeta Lupi) is currently not visible from Greenwich, UK