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Shaula

Shaula (also known as Lambda Scorpii) is a star in the constellation Scorpius. It located at Right Ascension 17h 33.608m and Declination -37° 6.233'.
 

 

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Shaula

 
 
Fact Sheet

Identity

  Lambda Scorpii

Constellation

  Scorpius

SAO Catalog Number

  208954

HD Catalog Number

  158926

FK5 Catalog Number

  652

Magnitude

  1.63

Spectral Class

  B2IV+B

Location

  17h 33.608m (Right Ascension)

  -37° 6.233' (Declination)

Proper Motion

  -0.001 (Right Ascension)

  -0.029 (Declination)