Shaula

Shaula (λ Scorpii) is a blue-white subgiant star in the constellation Scorpius. With an apparent magnitude of 1.63 it is the 25th-brightest star in the night sky.

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

ConstellationScorpius
Designationλ Scorpii (Lambda Scorpii), HR 6527
Apparent magnitude1.63 (25th brightest)
Spectral typeB2IV+B
Colorblue-white (B−V -0.22)
Distance—
Right ascension17 h 33.6 min
Declination−37.10°
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 Shaula

Shaula is in Scorpius. From 40° N it is highest in the south in July evenings, about 13° above the horizon. From 35° S it reaches about 88° in the south. Nearby bright stars: Sargas (6° away), Larawag (9° away) and Kaus Australis (11° away).

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Other named stars in Scorpius

AntaresSargasLarawagDschubbaAcrabLesathPaikauhaleFangAlniyatXamidimuraFuyuePipirimaIklilJabbah

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