This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (January 2023) |
Observation data Epoch J2000 Equinox J2000 | |
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Constellation | Sagittarius |
Right ascension | 17h 45m 16.1s[2] |
Declination | −28° 49′ 09″[2] |
Characteristics | |
Evolutionary stage | Wolf-Rayet |
Spectral type | Ofpe/WN9[2] |
Astrometry | |
Distance | 8,000[2] pc |
Details | |
Radius | 79[2] R☉ |
Luminosity | 2,399,000[2] L☉ |
Temperature | 20,000[2] K |
Other designations | |
WR 101-2, CXOGC J174516.1-284909 | |
Database references | |
SIMBAD | data |
WR 101-2, also known as CXOGC J174516.1-284909, is a Wolf-Rayet star located in the Galactic Center, about 8,000 pc away from Earth. Its size has been estimated at 79 R☉.[2]