Antares
Star in Scorpius · 553.7 light-years
🔭 Explore Antares in the 3D map →| Type | Star |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Scorpius |
| Distance | 553.7 light-years |
| Apparent magnitude | 1.06 |
| Also known as | Spectral type M1Ib + B2.5V |
A vast red supergiant whose name means “rival of Mars” for its ruddy colour. It marks the heart of the Scorpion.
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