⭐ Shaula (star)

Shaula (lambda Sco) is a B1.5IV star at 700.0 light-years, magnitude 1.62, in the Scorpion constellation.

HIP 84012 mag 1.62 B1.5IV

J2000 coordinates

Hipparcos number:HIP 84012
Bayer designation:lambda Sco
Constellation:Scorpion (Sco)
Right Ascension (RA):263.402167° (17:33:37)
Declination (Dec):-37.103824°
Visual magnitude:1.62
Spectral type:B1.5IV
Distance:700.0 light-years

Visible now?

In Sao Paulo (2026-05-01 05:25): altitude 56.7°, azimuth 237.7°. Visible above the horizon.

In Rio de Janeiro: altitude 53.6°, azimuth 238.0°.

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