Alsafi
star · Draco · 4.7ᵐ
Orange star in Draco.
Notable facts
About 3 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Alsafi in?
Alsafi lies in Draco.
Is Alsafi visible to the naked eye?
4.7ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Alsafi?
Best observed in July.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 19h 32m · +69° 40′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Draco
- How to observe
- 4.7ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- K0V — orange star
- Absolute magnitude
- 5.9ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈0.4 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~19 light years
- Designation
- HIP 96100
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° | 80° · never sets | — |
| +55° | 75° · never sets | — |
| +45° | 65° · never sets | — |
| +30° | 50° · never sets | — |
| 0° | 20° | 20° |
| −35° | never rises | — |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 11:47 |
| February | 09:40 |
| March | 07:54 |
| April | 06:01 |
| May | 04:07 |
| June | 02:00 |
| July | 23:57 |
| August | 21:56 |
| September | 20:02 |
| October | 18:14 |
| November | 16:13 |
| December | 14:04 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.