Miaplacidus (Beta Carinae)
Miaplacidus (Beta Carinae) is the second brightest star in the constellation Carina, a subgiant A star. Its name is of uncertain origin, possibly part Arab, part Latin: the Arabic Mi'ah for "waters" combining with the Latin placidus to give 'placid waters.'
visual magnitude | 1.67 |
absolute magnitude | -1.00 |
spectral type | A2IV |
luminosity | 210 Lsun |
radius | 5.7 Rsun |
distance | 111 light-years |
position | R.A. 09h 13m 12s, Dec. -69° 43' 02" |