WR 101-2

WR 101-2
Observation data
Epoch J2000      Equinox J2000
Constellation Sagittarius
Right ascension 17h 45m 16.1s
Declination −28° 49 09
Characteristics
Evolutionary stage Wolf-Rayet
Spectral type Ofpe/WN9
Astrometry
Distance8,000 pc
Details
Radius79 R
Luminosity2,399,000 L
Temperature20,000 K
Other designations
WR 101-2, CXOGC J174516.1-284909
Database references
SIMBADdata

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.