Alrescha
star · Pisces · 3.8ᵐ
White star in Pisces.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Alrescha around the year 1875.
About 7 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Alrescha in?
Alrescha lies in Pisces.
Is Alrescha visible to the naked eye?
3.8ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Alrescha?
Best observed in October.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 2h 02m · +2° 46′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Pisces
- How to observe
- 3.8ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- A2 — white star
- Absolute magnitude
- 0.5ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈54 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~151 light years
- Designation
- HIP 9487
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° | 33° | 84° |
| +55° | 38° | 85° |
| +45° | 48° | 86° |
| +30° | 63° | 87° |
| 0° | 87° | 87° |
| −35° | 52° | 87° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 18:17 |
| February | 16:09 |
| March | 14:24 |
| April | 12:31 |
| May | 10:36 |
| June | 08:30 |
| July | 06:26 |
| August | 04:25 |
| September | 02:32 |
| October | 00:43 |
| November | 22:43 |
| December | 20:34 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.