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Spectral TypeM6 Ia
Temperature3,200 K
M6 Ia TypeConstellation: Scutum

Stephenson 2-18

St2-18

Stephenson 2-18 is an extreme red supergiant among the largest known stars.

Distance
19,000 ly
Light Years from Earth
Age
10 million years
Estimated
Mass
35 M☉
Relative to Sun
Radius
2,150 R☉
Relative to Sun
Surface Temp
3,200 K
Effective Temp
Luminosity
440,000 L☉
Total Energy Output

Astrophysical Data

Apparent Magnitude15.00
Absolute Magnitude-9.00
Spectral ClassificationM6 Ia

Size Comparison

Sun (1 R☉)
Stephenson 2-18 (2,150 R☉)
Scale adjusted for visibility