Larawag

Larawag (ε Scorpii) is a orange giant star in the constellation Scorpius. With an apparent magnitude of 2.29 it is the 75th-brightest star in the night sky, and it is about 80 light-years from Earth.

Finder chart showing where Larawag is in the constellation Scorpius
Larawag (circled) in Scorpius, with the surrounding constellations and bright stars.
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Facts

ConstellationScorpius
Designationε Scorpii (Epsilon Scorpii), HR 6241
Apparent magnitude2.29 (75th brightest)
Spectral typeK2.5III
Colororange (B−V 1.15)
Distanceabout 80 light-years
Right ascension16 h 50.2 min
Declination−34.29°
Best monthJuly (at about 9 pm)

Sources: star positions, magnitudes and colors from the Yale Bright Star Catalogue; constellation boundaries and star names from the IAU; areas and distances from Wikidata; stick figures by M. van der Sluys. How the maps are made.

How to find Larawag

Larawag is in Scorpius. From 40° N it is highest in the south in July evenings, about 16° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 89° in the north. Nearby bright stars: Antares (9° away), Shaula (9° away) and Sargas (13° away).

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Other named stars in Scorpius

AntaresShaulaSargasDschubbaAcrabLesathPaikauhaleFangAlniyatXamidimuraFuyuePipirimaIklilJabbah

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