Ras Algethi
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Ras Algethi (Arabic Rasalgethi from Rās al-Jathi "head of the kneeling one") (α 1 Herculis | 64 Herculis) is a double star system with a primary massive red giant star and a closer companion.
Physical and other characteristics
Ras Algheti is the 4th largest star known to us, circa 720 times greater than the Sun.
| Observation data | |
| Semiregular Variable, type SR c | |
| Right ascension (RA, α) (J2000,00) | 17 h 14 m 38.80 s |
| Declination (Dec, δ) (J2000,00) | +14° 23' 25.0" |
| Distance from Earth | 550 LY | (169 pc) |
| Visual brightness (V) | +3.1m to +3.9 | +5m to +7m |
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| Physical characteristics | |
| Mean Diameter (dS = 1,392,000 km) | 560,000,000 km | ~ 402.3 dS 3.74 AU |
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| Relative mass to the Sun (mS = 1.9891 × 1030 kg) | |
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| Spectral type | M5 Ib-II (Red Super Giant) |
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| Color (B-V) | (Orange-red | Bluish-green) |
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| Luminosity (LS = 3.827 × 1026 J s-1) | |
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