Alsephina
star · Vela · 1.9ᵐ
White star in Vela.
Notable facts
The light you see today left Alsephina around the year 1945.
About 42 times brighter than the faintest star visible to the naked eye.
In brief
Which constellation is Alsephina in?
Alsephina lies in Vela.
Is Alsephina visible to the naked eye?
1.9ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies).
When is the best time to observe Alsephina?
Best observed in January.
Data
- RA / Dec (J2000)
- 8h 45m · −54° 43′
- Type
- star
- Constellation
- Vela
- How to observe
- 1.9ᵐ — visible to the naked eye (under dark skies)
- Spectral class
- A1V — white star
- Absolute magnitude
- -0.0ᵐ
- Luminosity
- ≈88 × the Sun
- Distance
- ~81 light years
- Designation
- HIP 42913
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° | never rises | — |
| +55° | never rises | — |
| +45° | never rises | — |
| +30° | 5° | 160° |
| 0° | 35° | 145° |
| −35° | 70° | 175° |
Geometric altitude at upper culmination, atmospheric refraction not included. Positive latitudes are in the northern hemisphere.
Culmination time by month
| Month | Culmination |
|---|---|
| January | 00:59 |
| February | 22:52 |
| March | 21:07 |
| April | 19:13 |
| May | 17:19 |
| June | 15:13 |
| July | 13:09 |
| August | 11:08 |
| September | 09:15 |
| October | 07:26 |
| November | 05:25 |
| December | 03:17 |
Upper culmination in local solar time — no time-zone or daylight-saving correction applied.