Magnitude 4.91 Apparent magnitude (V) 4.91 | Constellation Boötes | |
Similar Kappa Boötis, Iota Boötis, Phi Boötis | ||
Pi Boötis (π Boötis, π Boo) is a double star in the constellation Boötes. It is approximately 317 light years from Earth.
The brighter component (π1 Boötis) is a blue-white B-type main sequence dwarf with an apparent magnitude of +4.49. Its companion (π2 Boötis) is a white A-type main sequence dwarf with an apparent magnitude of +5.88. The stars are separated by 5.6 arcseconds on the sky.
Pi Boötis has the Chinese traditional star name 左攝提二 (Zuǒ shè tí èr)
References
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