α Lupi is the brightest star in the constellation Lupus. It is about 465 light-years (ly) away and has an apparent magnitude of 2.3 mag. It is one of the 100 brightest stars in the night sky.
| α Lupi | |
|---|---|
| Constellation | Lupus |
| Right ascension | 14h 41m 55.76s |
| Declination | -47° 23′ 17.5″ |
| Apparent magnitude | 2.3 mag |
| Distance | (465 ± 11) mag |
| Bayer designation | α Lupi |
| Bright Star Catalogue | HR 5469 |
| Hipparcos Catalogue | HIP 71860 |
| SAO Catalogue | SAO 225128 |
