Ainalrami
star · Sagittarius · 4.9ᵐ
Orange star in Sagittarius.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Ainalrami around the year 901.
About 3 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Ainalrami in?
Ainalrami lies in Sagittarius.
Is Ainalrami visible to the naked eye?
4.9ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Ainalrami?
Best observed in July.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 18h 54m · −22° 45′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Sagittarius
- How to observe
- 4.9ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- K1II — orange star
- Absolute magnitude
- -2.8ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈1,159 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~1,125 light years
- Designation
- HIP 92761
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° | 7° | 141° |
| +55° | 12° | 132° |
| +45° | 22° | 123° |
| +30° | 37° | 117° |
| 0° | 67° | 113° |
| −35° | 78° | 118° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 11:09 |
| February | 09:01 |
| March | 07:16 |
| April | 05:23 |
| May | 03:28 |
| June | 01:22 |
| July | 23:18 |
| August | 21:17 |
| September | 19:24 |
| October | 17:36 |
| November | 15:35 |
| December | 13:26 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.