Lambda Scorpii
star system in the constellation Scorpius
Lambda Scorpii is a triple star system and the second-brightest object in the constellation of Scorpius. It is also called Shaula. Lambda Scorpii is its Bayer designation, which is translated from λ Scorpii and abbreviated Lambda Sco or λ Sco. With an apparent visual magnitude of 1.62, it is one of the brightest stars in the night sky.
References
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