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Lambda Scorpii

Star system
Lambda Scorpii is a triple star system and the second-brightest object in the constellation of Scorpius. It is formally named Shaula; Lambda Scorpii is its Bayer designation, which is Latinised from λ Scorpii and abbreviated Lambda Sco or λ Sco. Wikipedia
Absolute magnitude: -5
Distance to Earth: 587.1 light years
Coordinates: RA 17h 33m 37s | Dec -37° 6′ 14″
B−V color index: −0.240
Constellation: Scorpius
Luminosity: 36,300 L
Parallax (π): 5.71 ± 0.90 mas