Lesath
star · Scorpius · 2.7ᵐ
Blue-white star in Scorpius.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Lesath around the year 1450.
About 21 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Lesath in?
Lesath lies in Scorpius.
Is Lesath visible to the naked eye?
2.7ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Lesath?
Best observed in June.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 17h 31m · −37° 18′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Scorpius
- How to observe
- 2.7ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- B2IV — blue-white star
- Absolute magnitude
- -3.5ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈2,228 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~576 light years
- Designation
- HIP 85696
Observing tip
Stars stay points at any magnification: aim your telescope for colour, brightness and companions, not detail.
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | never rises | — |
| +55° | never rises | — |
| +45° | 8° | 149° |
| +30° | 23° | 134° |
| 0° | 53° | 127° |
| −35° | 88° | 138° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 09:45 |
| February | 07:38 |
| March | 05:53 |
| April | 03:59 |
| May | 02:05 |
| June | 23:59 |
| July | 21:55 |
| August | 19:54 |
| September | 18:01 |
| October | 16:12 |
| November | 14:11 |
| December | 12:03 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.