Lambda Scorpii

Shaula (also Alascha ) is the proper name of the star λ Scorpii ( Lambda Scorpii ). Shaula is located at the sting of the scorpion, the name (Arabic الشولاء, DMG aš - Saula ʾ ) means " raised tail." Shaula has an apparent magnitude of 1.65 mag and belongs to the spectral class B2. Shaula is about 700 light- years away ( Hipparcos database). Shaula is a member of the Gould Belt.

Coordinates ( equinox 2000)

• Right ascension 17h33m36s
• Declination -37 ° 6'13 "

• Individual star of the second magnitude
• Scorpion ( constellation )