Alchiba
star · Corvus · 4.0ᵐ
Yellow-white star in Corvus.
Notable facts
About 6 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Alchiba in?
Alchiba lies in Corvus.
Is Alchiba visible to the naked eye?
4.0ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Alchiba?
Best observed in March.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 12h 08m · −24° 44′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Corvus
- How to observe
- 4.0ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- F0IV/V — yellow-white star
- Absolute magnitude
- 3.1ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈4.7 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~49 light years
- Designation
- HIP 59199
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° | 5° | 147° |
| +55° | 10° | 137° |
| +45° | 20° | 126° |
| +30° | 35° | 119° |
| 0° | 65° | 115° |
| −35° | 80° | 121° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 04:23 |
| February | 02:16 |
| March | 00:30 |
| April | 22:37 |
| May | 20:43 |
| June | 18:36 |
| July | 16:33 |
| August | 14:32 |
| September | 12:39 |
| October | 10:50 |
| November | 08:49 |
| December | 06:41 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.