Lambda Telescopii
A late B-type star near the end of its main sequence lifetime.
Lambda Telescopii is a solitary, bluish-white star in Telescopium, shining at magnitude 4.84 and visible without aid in clear skies. Gaia DR3 data puts it roughly 490 light-years away, moving toward us. This star, classified as B9.5 IV/V, is nearing the end of its main sequence phase, blending subgiant and main sequence traits.
Quick Facts
- Apparent magnitude
- 4.84
- Distance
- 490 light years
- Absolute magnitude
- −1.51
- Spectral type
- B9.5 IV/V
- Luminosity
- 260 solar luminosities
- Age
- 268 million years
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