The magnitude (brightness) is measured on a logarithmic scale. Small numbers mean bright stars: A star with a brightness of 1 mag is 100 times brighter that an star with 6 mag.
1.09 mag
Star name:
Antares (α Scorpii)
Tycho-Identifier:
6803:2158:1
HIP-Identifier:
80763
UCAC3-Identifier:
This star belongs to the huge UCAC 3 catalog. It is identified by this number in the UCAC 3 catalog.
HIP-Identifier:
80763
Declination:
-26.4319°
Right ascension:
16h 29m 24.47s (247.35194°)
Distance:
The distance is measured in light years (LY). A light year is the distance, that light travels within one year. 1 LJ is equal to about 5,878,630,000,000 miles.
603.99 LY
Spectral type:
M1Ib + B2.5V
Constellation:
Every star belongs to a constellation, and 12 of those constellations are part of the zodiac.
Scorpius (Scorpion)
The scorpion shape can easily be spotted in this wonderful constellation. Various different myths exist regarding this constellation.
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