Zubeneschamali


Zubeneschamali (β Librae) is the brightest star in the constellation Libra. It is 185 light-years (ly) away and has an apparent magnitude of 2.61 mag.

Zubeneshamali is the only green star visible to the naked eye.

Zubeneschamali
Constellation Libra
Right ascension 15h 17m 0.4s
Declination -09° 22′ 59″
Apparent magnitude 2.62 mag
Distance 185 ly
Bayer designation β Librae
Bright Star Catalogue HR 5685
Hipparcos Catalogue HIP 74785
SAO Catalogue SAO 140430
Position of Zubeneschamali (β Librae) in the constellation Libra. Chart: International Astronomical Union in collaboration with the magazine Sky & Telescope