The star has a magnitude of
14.84 mag and is at a distance of many light years.
It is at coordinates 16.4442° (declination) and 7h 18m 43.7s (right ascension). Your star is in the constellation of Gemini (Twins, read more on this constellation).
Declination
16.4442°
Right ascension
7h 18m 43.7s (109.68209°)
The magnitude (brightness) is measured on a logarithmic scale. Small numbers mean bright stars: A star with a brightness of 1 mag is 100 times brighter that an star with 6 mag.
Magnitude
14.84 mag
The distance is measured in light years (LY). A light year is the distance, that light travels within one year. 1 LJ is equal to about 5,878,630,000,000 miles.
Distance
manymany ly
Tycho-Identifier
This star belongs to the huge UCAC 3 catalog. It is identified by this number in the UCAC 3 catalog.
UCAC3-Identifier
93791588
HIP-Identifier
Spectral type
not in database
Color index
not in database
Every star belongs to a constellation, and 12 of those constellations are part of the zodiac.
Constellation
Gemini (Twins)
This is a very old constellation, representing the two twins Castor and Pollux. They have been regarded as the patrons and protectors of sailors.
In January, this star can be viewed from New York NY USA in the morningin the evening.
Around 6:40pm in late January (Eastern Standard Time), it can be found at an elevation of 34° in the east. Please make sure that no obstacles (such as building, mountains, or trees) are impeding your view.
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