Xamidimura

Mu-1

Variable star

Its story

Xamidimura is a hot blue B-class star burning alongside its companion Pipirima in the body of Scorpius, 501 light years from us. Its name comes from the Khoekhoegowab language of southern Africa, where it traditionally designated two watchful eyes in the sky. It is also variable: small pulsations subtly shift its brightness as it sweeps the southern firmament.

Constellation: Scorpius
Apparent magnitude: 3.00
Distance: 501.1 light years
Coordinates (J2000): RA 252.968° · Dec -38.047°
Catalogue: HIP 82514 · HD 151890

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