Albali
star · Aquarius · 3.8ᵐ
White star in Aquarius.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Albali around the year 1818.
About 8 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Albali in?
Albali lies in Aquarius.
Is Albali visible to the naked eye?
3.8ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Albali?
Best observed in August.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 20h 48m · −9° 30′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Aquarius
- How to observe
- 3.8ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- A1V — white star
- Absolute magnitude
- -0.2ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈107 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~208 light years
- Designation
- HIP 102618
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° | 21° | 109° |
| +55° | 26° | 107° |
| +45° | 36° | 103° |
| +30° | 51° | 101° |
| 0° | 81° | 99° |
| −35° | 64° | 102° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 13:02 |
| February | 10:55 |
| March | 09:10 |
| April | 07:16 |
| May | 05:22 |
| June | 03:16 |
| July | 01:12 |
| August | 23:11 |
| September | 21:18 |
| October | 19:29 |
| November | 17:28 |
| December | 15:20 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.