Gamma Lupi
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| Observation data Epoch J2000.0 |
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|---|---|
| Constellation (pronunciation) |
Lupus |
| Right ascension | 15h 35m 8.5s |
| Declination | −41° 10' 1" |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | 2.80 |
| Absolute magnitude (V) | -3.40 |
| Distance | 567 ly (173.93 pc) |
| Spectral type | B2IV |
| Other designations | |
Gamma Lupi (γ Lup / γ Lup) is a Class B2IV, third-magnitude star in the constellation Lupus. It is sometimes called by the Greek proper name Thusia, meaning "The Sacrifice" or Thusia Theriou, meaning "The Animal Sacrifice".
This star is a blue giant, located about 565 light-years from Earth.
