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Star

Alpha Scuti

Alpha Scuti (α Sct) is a spectral class K2III star of magnitude 3.85 located in the constellation Scutum. α Sct is one of the brighter stars in Scutum and can be seen by the naked eye under dark skies or with binoculars.

      1. Name:
      2. Alpha Scuti
      1. Short name:
      2. α Sct
      1. Spectral class:
      2. K2III
      1. Magnitude:
      2. 3.85
      1. Right Acension:
      2. 18h 35m 12.44s
      1. Declination:
      2. -08° 14' 35.9"