Adhafera
star · Leo · 3.4ᵐ
Yellow-white star in Leo.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Adhafera around the year 1752.
About 11 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Adhafera in?
Adhafera lies in Leo.
Is Adhafera visible to the naked eye?
3.4ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Adhafera?
Best observed in February.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 10h 17m · +23° 25′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Leo
- How to observe
- 3.4ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- F0III — yellow-white star
- Absolute magnitude
- -1.2ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈256 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~274 light years
- Designation
- HIP 50335
Observing tip
Stars stay points at any magnification: aim your telescope for colour, brightness and companions, not detail.
Altitude above the horizon by latitude
| Latitude | Maximum altitude | Rise azimuth |
|---|---|---|
| +60° | 53° | 37° |
| +55° | 58° | 46° |
| +45° | 68° | 56° |
| +30° | 83° | 63° |
| 0° | 67° | 67° |
| −35° | 32° | 61° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 02:31 |
| February | 00:24 |
| March | 22:39 |
| April | 20:45 |
| May | 18:51 |
| June | 16:45 |
| July | 14:41 |
| August | 12:40 |
| September | 10:47 |
| October | 08:58 |
| November | 06:57 |
| December | 04:49 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.